10 Characteristics of legal Music Download Sites
1. Pay for use The major issue facing the recording industry is how to get paid for all the music that is being downloaded, swapped and sold online. If you are using a legal music download service, there should be a fee per song, per month or per...
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12 Ways to Improve Your Newsletter's Format
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3 Surefire Ways To Combat Rising Gas Prices
I have heard the rumblings of many of you in
Readerland about the recent spike in
gasoline prices. In fact it's all I seem to
hear about lately. But at least it keeps you
from rumbling about the infrequency of my columns
and articles....
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4 Secrets To Becoming A Guest On Top Tv Talk Shows
The phone rings. You hear an authoritative voice say, *Hello, I'm the producer of...Good Morning America or Oprah, or Larry King Live* or any other top talk show, you name it. This is your big moment, the break you've been waiting for. After you...
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5 Steps to Creating an 'Anticipated' Ezine
Everyone and their brother seem to be getting into the ezine (Electronic Magazine, or newsletter) business. Competition for subscribers is getting fierce. Getting subscribers is not too hard. But KEEPING them is a challenge!
Here are five...
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5 Sure Fire Ways to Get Radio Play for Your “Independent” Music!
You have to find radio airplay time if you’re going to be heard and we’re not just talking the local college campus. The trick is called promotion. Now that doesn’t mean you just put your press kit in an envelope with a demo and hope they take pity...
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5 Tips For More Swimming Pool Fun
Swimming is a wonderful exercise that can benefit anyone. If you're not fortunate enough to have your own pool, you can use your local public swimming pool, or even swim in the sea if you're reasonably close to the coast. Whatever way you do it,...
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50 cent bio
More so than any other music since the blues, hip-hop is all about stories. And its stories are both criminal minded and grand, making them enthralling and unbelievable, but also making them only as interesting and convincing as the teller. That's...
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7 Reasons Why You Should Be Listening To Old Time Radio Shows
Are you sick of reality TV shows and the rest of the garbage that makes up the TV schedule these days? Oh yes, there are still a few classics around such as CSI, but many people would agree that ninety per cent of what's on these days is hardly...
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80's Redux
Here's a great playlist of tracks from the 80's that were either
redone/remade or original tracks remixed. All of the tracks on
here are very recognizable.
The playlist starts with Hyper doing an awesome version of Adam
& The Ant's classic,...
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A European Christmas
A European Christmas by C. Bailey-Lloyd With the holidays right around the corner, it's hard not to reminisce our childhood memories and holidays of yesteryear. In each culture, there are differing values and traditions which are celebrated in...
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A Free Excerpt from the Children's Book-- Mysterious Chills and Thrills
Looking for a story to tell or read out loud to your kids? Enjoy the free short story from the children's book Mysterious Chills and Thrills, by Laura Hickey. Enjoy!
Don't Go In
Have you watched a scary movie and then gone to bed...
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A New American Revolution
''The natural progress for things is for liberty to yield, and government to gain ground.'' - Thomas Jefferson
“The natural progress for things is for liberty to yield, and government to gain ground.”
--- Thomas Jefferson
"When in the...
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A New Website For The Home Cook
(NC)—Ontario Pork's web site "www.porkpeople.com" tells you everything you ever wanted to know about pork, and it's about to get bigger and better.
"This popular and much visited site has been given a new look, with more advice and information",...
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A PEARfectly Fun Snack For Kids
(NC)—Looking for ways to incorporate healthy foods into your kid's snacks that they will actually want to eat? Sweet and juicy fresh pears are a versatile and yummy addition to a lot of childrens' favorite snack foods. Fresh USA Pears are loaded...
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A Sweet Slice Of Summer
As the days grow longer, peaches, plums and nectarines are ripe for the picking – and a must-have for summer meals
(NC)—REEDLEY, Calif. — As Mother Nature turns up the heat, peaches, plums and nectarines will begin arriving in abundance at the...
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About Writing and Publishing an ezine
Do you consider the first lines in your articles??
How to write them to attract the readers attention?
I think they are easy to be implemented..
----- Practicing Self Brainstorming-----
*Take an online trip to collect some articles,or read the...
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Acting Isn't A Bed Of Roses!
Is the world your stage?
The life of an actor involves long periods of unemployment, intense competition for roles, and frequent rejections in auditions. They need formal training through a university though some of them do get roles on the...
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Adding Chords to a Melody
You've written a great melody, but you don't know what chords to
use to accompany yourself when you play it. What do you do?
Adding chords to melodies can be fun, if you know a bit about
how chords work. Try the following steps:
a. It's...
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Alice Parris: the Soulgasm CD Review
Hearing her eloquently spoken prose, I found the compilation of Alice Parris to be enlightening, revealing and seductive. From the psychedelic 60s, Alice brings forth a renewed vision of female passion and strength to modern-day times. A superb,...
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All about free satellite TV deals
I am sure you've seen these ads online and offline -- "Free satellite TV!" "Get a 4-room Satellite TV System Free!" and "Satellite TV Dish and Receivers Absolutely Free!" But are these deals really free? Are them worth for the money? But are these...
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Alternative Income Stream For Musicians (And Others)
What happens when you put out music that distribution companies won't touch, radio won't play, and only a small percentage of the population is interested in?
The movie industry has the same problems. The major distributors won't touch a lot of...
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Alternative Sales Sources For Your Music
Following, is a list of alternative sources that may be
interested in carrying your music for sale for their particular
clients and customers, if only they were aware of your music.
Most of the clients and customers are already...
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An Introduction to Satellite TV
Without a basic understanding of satellite TV and how it works you won't be able to truly enjoy and reap the benefits of your new Dish Network or Direct TV system!
Satellite TV works the same as a conventional television does. Radio signals...
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Analog vs. Digital Transimission
Remember the old days of analog TV, radio, etc. Most of us do unless you’re really young. And still today there are plenty of analog systems in use. Normal radio still uses analog transmission. But the digital age has begun and more and more...
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Analog vs Digital Transmission
Analog vs Digital Transmission By Gary Davis Dish-Network-Satellite-TV.ws Webmasters: You may reprint this article in its entirety, providing you leave the Byline and About the Author sections intact, including the links to Dish...
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Are iPods Changing the Way We Listen to Music?
They’re everywhere, and not only are they everywhere, they look cool too. Since its launch in 2001, 10 million have sold and 8 million of those were in 2004. So welcome to the next generation. 8 tracks, records, cassettes, CDs, and now the iPod. I...
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Audible Books: The Evolution of Story Telling
In the days of old, stories were usually told orally from a tribal storyteller or one of the wise elders or chiefs. The next progression in storytelling came with the first hieroglyphics and visual representations of actual and mythical events....
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Audible Books: The Evolution Of Story Telling
In the days of old, stories were usually told orally from a tribal storyteller or one of the wise elders or chiefs. The next progression in storytelling came with the first hieroglyphics and visual representations of actual and mythical events....
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Audible Books: The Evolution of Story Telling
In the days of old, stories were usually told orally from a tribal storyteller or one of the wise elders or chiefs. The next progression in storytelling came with the first hieroglyphics and visual representations of actual and mythical events....
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Audio On The Web - How To Do It With Ease
It always amazes me at how many bands and musicians don't have audio on their web sites. Doing so increases sales of your album and makes it easier to get people to come out to gigs, so why wouldn't you?
There are usually two reasons:
1. People...
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BACARDI BBQ Sauce for Chicken and Ribs
1/2 cup 125 mL butter or margarine
3/4 cup 175 mL BACARDI White, Gold or "1873" rum
3/4 cup 175 mL ketchup
1/2 cup 125 mL orange juice
1/3 cup 75 mL honey
1/4 cup 60 mL fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp 15 mL chopped garlic
1/2 tsp 2 mL...
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Baking Tips – Easy As Pie
(NC)—The old saying goes "easy as pie", so why are so many of us reluctant to try baking our own? Most of us just don't have the time to spend hours shopping for ingredients, making the pastry from scratch and preparing the filling, especially...
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BBC Promotes Elvis Presley 2005
By releasing Elvis Presley's 1959 classic song "One Night" January 2005 Sony/BMG helped to secure the historic 1,000th Number One on the official British music chart for the world's most loved singer, Elvis Presley.
It was broadcast on the chart...
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"Beatles for Dummies"
When someone says "The Beatles", what images come to mind? I see a black and white picture of four guys onstage, sporting mop-top haircuts and grey collarless suits. To many people, that's what The Beatles are - a black and white TV image of their...
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Best Home Theater - How To Choose The Best Home Theater System For Yourself
At first it seems like much fun having the cash to indulge and immerse yourself in high-definition video and surround sound, and then you realise there's more decision to be made than just placing a sleek TV panel and a bunch of speakers in the...
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Big Daddy's Fruit Freezer
(NC)—Real men eat this yogurt! It's a truly fabulous frozen dessert or snack. So fast and easy that even your favourite I-hate-to-cook guy will like to make it, and so good that he'll want to make it every day. Makes one delicious man-size...
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Bob Hope Wasn't The Only One Who Used Idiot Cards
When Bob Hope moved into television, he lost the opportunity to hold his script in his hand , something he had gotten used to working in radio. The presentation would look too stiff to his audience. He tried to memorize his monologues, but that...
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Bodyrockers - Rocking and Dancing!
I have to admit I like this album by Bodyrockers. It takes me
back to when I was in my teens. I was into heavy metal/hard rock
as well as your typical pop radio music. The singers voice is
very much like the voices from countless heavy metal/hard...
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Book Review: Christmas After All
A book in Scholastic's Dear America series, Christmas After All: The Great Depression Diary of Minnie Swift by Kathryn Lasky is the heartwarming story of an endearing family coping with the adversity of the Great Depression.
A book in...
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Book Review: Closing the Gap
A review of the book Closing the Gap, which is aimed at improving parent/teen communications.
Dr. Phil, move over. Son, Jay McGraw, inherited the same dynamic personality as father. Jay McGraw, author of Life...
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Bose Wave Radio
You may know Bose from all the radio ads. I listened for years before I finally decided to buy the Bose Wave Radio / CD. I have to admit I was skeptical of spending $499 for a stereo system. I eventually had the oppurtunity to listen to one at a...
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Brownies and Glaze
(NC)—This recipe was prepared by Camelback and Central, 1403 2nd Avenue, New York, New York.
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons sweet butter
3 ounces baking chocolate
3/4 cup sugar
2...
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Buyer Beware: Clothing You Buy May Inform On You
technology to shadow customers and record their every move
Management strategists are touting a miraculous new computer system that promises to revolutionize the way manufacturers and retailers track consumer goods from factory to cash...
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Buying a Home Theater Receiver
Buying a receiver is one of the most important decisions you're going to have to make when building your home theater. The receiver has a number of functions including; connecting and switching audio sources; connecting and switching video sources;...
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Can you find good gospel song lyrics online?
You can get some gospel songs lyrics with mp3 songs from major commercial music services. The only problem is that you won’t get a lot of the stuff by older, more established acts. Let’s face it, the music industry is driven by what is new, hip and...
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Canada - Here comes Satellite Radio!
Cabinet has upheld a CRTC decision to issue two satellite radio licences after the applicants agreed to increase Canadian content and French-language service.
The applicants are Sirius Canada and Canadian Satellite Radio, each of which has a...
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Canadian Satellite Radio: Finally
In June, the CRTC granted satellite radio licenses to two groups - the CBC, which is partnered with New York-based Sirius, and CSR, which is partnered with Washington-based XM.
The federal cabinet has upheld the CRTC's decision to issue two new...
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Celebrating Diwali Stir Fry Sauces For Fast And Festive Foods
(NC)—Diwali, the five-day fall 'Festival of Lights', begins on October 25 and Canada's Hindu communities will celebrate in the traditional manner - decorating their homes with lights, handing out sweets and sharing festive meals with their friends...
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Cherry Cranberry Trifle
Pound Cake: 2 cups (500 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour 1 tbsp (15 ml) baking powder pinch salt 1 cup (250 ml) unsalted butter 1 cup (250 ml) sugar 4 eggs 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) grated orange zest
Filling: 1 can (300 ml) condensed milk 1-1/2 cups...
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Chicken Korma
(NC)—The Royal chefs of the great Moghul Emperors made an enormous contribution to the richness of the celebrated Northern Indian cuisine, using cooking techniques which were mainly similar to those of the western world but raising them to new...
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Chocolate Cookie Buttons
1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened
1/2 cup (125 ml) dark brown sugar
1/3 cup (75 ml) granulated sugar
1 egg
4 squares Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
1 -3/4 cup (425 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp (2 ml)...
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Cindy Alexander-Angels & Demons
Artist: Cindy Alexander
Title: Angels & Demons
Genre: Rock-Pop
Label: JamCat Records
Website: http://www.cindyalexander.com
CD Baby Link: http://cdbaby.com/cd/alexander3
As Cindy Alexander sings “Immortal” from her incredible album...
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Classic Orson Welles, Writers Boot Camp, People's Choice Awards, NAMM Music Market, Trailblazers of Gospel Music, Animex Awards, SAG Awards, Academy Awards Nominations Announcement Highlight January Media Industry Dates
The January 4 HDTV Business Conference in Las Vegas is a one-day executive-level event that covers topics in the HDTV industry, including: HD content, ipTV, mobile video, MSO competitiveness, digital rights management, HD DVD vs. Blu-ray, MD-TV,...
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Classic Spinach Dip
1 pkg (300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 can (10 oz/284 g) water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 pkg Knorr Vegetable Soup Mix or Knorr Leek Soup Mix
2 cups (500 mL) sour cream
1 cup (250 mL) mayonnaise
1...
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Come Home To Comfort Food
(NC)—As the weather begins to get cooler, familiar and inviting comfort foods can lift our spirits and bring warmth to our beings. Soothing, soul-satisfying comfort foods can bring back special memories and meaningful connections. Steaming...
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Comparing MP3 Players
The main benefit of the Digital Age is convenience. MP3 players are one of the most popular components in recent years. They way they work is simple. You simply download your favorite music to an MP3 player and begin enjoying your music. MP3...
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Conjuring Up Sid Caesar
Love focuses attention. When you really love something, you are naturally pouring your interest and appreciation toward the object of your love. The driving core of this concern and care, on an electro-magnetic level, is creative life force. As...
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Convenient Foods Are Changing The Way We Cook
(NC)—Convenient foods, a rapidly-growing grocery store segment, take the rush out of meal time preparation and make it easy for family members to help get dinner on the table.
Convenient foods are quick to prepare or ready to heat-and-eat...
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Cranberry Daiquiri Slush
2 cups (500 mL) Ocean Spray® Cranberry Cocktail
1/2 cup (125 mL) lemon juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) lime juice
1/2 cup (125 mL) sugar or to taste
1/3 cup (75 mL) rum
Combine all ingredients in an 8-inch (20 cm) square non-metal pan; stir until...
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Cranberry Maple Barbecue Sauce
1 tsp (5 mL) oil
1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped onion
1 cup (250 mL) Ocean Spray® Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce
1/2 cup (125 mL) maple syrup
1/4 cup (50 mL) ketchup
1/4 cup (50 mL) cider vinegar
Heat oil in a medium non-stick saucepan over...
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Creative Action – Seven Tips to Financial Success
My sister loves lists. She says they keep her on track and trigger her memory. So, she asked me to make a list detailing what it took for me to reach the level of success I have.
Actually what she really wanted is to learn what it takes to stay...
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Crystal Radio Sets are Alive and Kicking
© Ned Norris. This article can be reprinted, used in newsletters or on web pages as long as it is credited to Ned Norris of RUSC.com, it appears in its entirety and the resource box below is included. # # # Crystal Radio Sets are Alive and Kicking...
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Curried Turkey Wraps
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Makes: 4 servings (wraps)
1/4 cup (50 mL) Knorr® Spicy Caribbean Marinade
1/2 cup (125 mL) light mayonnaise
2 tbsp (30 mL) honey
3/4 tsp (3 mL) curry powder
1/4 cup (50 mL) diced celery
1/4 cup (50 mL) sliced...
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Dessert Tips: Enjoy These Pie Possibilities
(NC)—There may not be a better dessert than a mouth-watering slice of pie fresh from the oven. But serving your pie with a dollop of whipped cream, or "a la mode" with a cool scoop of vanilla ice cream can dress up this treat. Add a dash more...
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DirectTV vs Dish Network: Which is Better?
The numbers of those who just connect their TV to a simple roof top antenna can probably be counted on the fingers of one hand. I assume you are not one of those minimalists who need 30 minutes of news programming to get by in a day. Most likely,...
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Discover Sirius Satellite Radio
If you haven't discovered Sirius satellite radio yet get ready for a nice surprise. Sirius is changing the way the world listens to music. Every second of the day, Sirius satellite radio is shooting over 120 channels of amazing radio straight into...
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Dish Network Satellite TV -- What You Need To Know Before You Order
Launched in 1996 by EchoStar Communications, DISH Network is the second-largest satellite TV provider in the world, with 11 million subscribers and 9 broadcast satellites.
In addition to TV programming, DISH Network satellite TV also offers 50...
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Disney & Pixar - Can Pixar Wag The Dog?
Anyone who has ever been in a position of power will tell you that those who are not always think they can "wag the dog".
For those of you who don't know what the term "wag the dog" means here's a definition. A dog has a tail. The dog, being the...
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Do I have to Read it?
Often when I run across a good novel, or even after I've written an interesting piece, myself; I'll offer the stories or summaries to my teenagers Usually, their first response is, "Do I have to read it?" And many times, I will reply, "No, you...
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Do You Download Music Over a File-Sharing Network?
It can be estimated that millions of people around the world
share music over a file-sharing network. For this article, I am
addressing the issue in America mainly because I am not aware of
the laws in other countries. Do you think it is illegal...
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Does Your CD Cover $ell (Or Suck)?
Oh, I know the last part of the title (Suck) isn't a very
pleasant description to apply to anyone's CD cover. But, in the
interest of plain old honesty, and to face our demons head on, I
wanted to (again) utilize a worst case scenario that we can...
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Drunks On The Set
As long as actors stay sober on the set, movie studios will generally put up with their off screen behavior. Colin Farell often showed up at six in the morning to work on Swat (2003) so hung over from an all night bender that his bodyguards would...
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Dudley Saunders-The Billy White Acre Sessions +
Artist: Dudley Saunders
Title: The Billy White Acre Sessions +
Genre: Alternative Country
Label: Fang Records
Website: http://www.dudleysaunders.com
This seven track EP features the evocatively striking vocal exercises of Dudley Saunders....
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Durango Songwriter's Expo, Society of Singers Honors, MIFED Multimedia Market, Fresh Faces in Fashion Show, "Casino Night" At ShowEast 2005 Convention, Highlight October's Media Industry Events
At the October 1 Alameda Writers Group Meeting in Glendale, Denise Hamilton presents "From Fact To Fiction, a Best-selling Writer's Journey From Rough Draft to Publication". Admission is always free and AWG members may attend special interest...
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E.T. to the Rescue
"Ouch!" reverberated from the kitchen as Leslie opened her front door.
I arrived to pick up my friend and her seven-year-old daughter Kriya to go to the movies. Kriya just burned herself quite severely on a toaster. She came running from the...
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Eat-Out Choice At Home
(NC)—If your family craves restaurant variety, but your budget says eat in, there is a compromise. Enlist a little family cooperation and everyone can enjoy a different meal without causing short-order chaos in your kitchen.
The first step to...
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Electric Guitars: How to Buy an Electric Guitar
For most of us, making any major purchase, such as a new refrigerator, or a new car, is a cacophony of options and confusion; do we want the silver one or the black one? How much can we afford to spend? Will it last over time? If nothing else, we...
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Eliott James Releases CD Cinematic Life
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 3, 2006--Los Angeles, CA-- Eliott James is set to
release his new album Cinematic Life on January 10, 2006.
Cinematic Life features the cello, harp, piano, upright
bass, guitar, and some sounds of nature...
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English Muffin Crab "Au Gratin"
Perfect for lunch or brunch
4 English muffins, halved
1/2 cup (120ml) Summersweet Crab and Three Cheese Dip
fine bread crumbs
parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Green onions, finely diced for garnish
Preheat the oven to 325F (170C)....
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Enjoy Driving With Audio Books
Did you know that A trucker working to the legal limit in the U.S. can rack up to 3,432 driving hours a year—nearly 10 times that of the average New York commuter or enough to listen to the unabridged audio book version of Bill Clinton’s My Life 77...
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Entertainers On The Rebound
Everyone who starts in TV, radio or theatre eventually wants to make their way to Hollywood. This isn't new; we've all seen transitions from the music industry, including J-Lo, Britney Spears, Beoncee Knowles, John Mayer, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Witney...
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Entertainment Attorney to Speak at Indie Music Week
Entertainment Attorney to Speak at Indie Music Week
Nashville, Tennessee - Indie Music Week has announced that Charles J. ("Jeff") Biederman, entertainment and intellectual property attorney, will be participating as an Indie Music Week...
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Exotic Dining: Classic Indian Dishes Made Simple
(NC)—India's ancient cultures have left an indelible stamp on civilization but perhaps no single aspect has impacted day-to-day life in Canada quite as much as the cuisine of India. In cities and towns from Victoria to St. John's Indian...
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Experience A Drive-In Theatre Near You!
Experience A Drive In Theatre Near You! The magic of the Drive In theatres can still be experienced today. There are more than 400 Drive In theatres across the United States still in operation, newly built or reopened. The first Drive In opened...
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Exploring World Flavours In The Comfort Of Your Own Backyard
(NC)—Summer is almost here, which means backyard entertaining and patio parties with family and friends. As cross-cultural cuisine continues to gain in popularity, guests will be craving foods with more intense, diverse flavours this season.
The...
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Famous Armenians
Being a very small nation, Armenia gave many Famous people to the World Civilization. Below is a short list of some of them. Alain Prost-Race Car Driver-Won Formula 1 Race 4 Times Alan Hovhaness-Composer-The Prayer of St. Gregory, Symphonies,...
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Festive Cherry Cranberry Cake
Cake: 1 cup (250 ml) margarine 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1 tsp (5 ml) grated lemon rind 5 eggs 2 cups (500 ml) Five Roses Cake and Pastry Flour 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
Filling: 1 can (540 ml) cherry cranberry pie filling
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Fiber – More Appealing Packaged In A Pear!
(NC)—Fiber is a very beneficial substance for your body. And when fiber is delivered in the delicious and sweet package of a fresh pear, it takes on a whole new level of appeal.
Pears are one of the most fiber-filled fruits around. With 4 grams...
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Film & TV Music: H'wood Reporter/Billboard Conference
Music for Film and TV: A Report from the Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Conference By Scott G (The G-Man) "Forget the name of this thing," one audience member said of The Hollywood Reporter Billboard Film and TV Music Conference, "it's really all...
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Film & TV Music: H'wood Reporter/Billboard Conference
Music for Film and TV: A Report from the Hollywood Reporter/Billboard Conference By Scott G (The G-Man) "Forget the name of this thing," one audience member said of The Hollywood Reporter Billboard Film and TV Music Conference, "it's really all...
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Filmmaking - What To Do Until The Money Arrives
If you are not busy making your movie, you should get busy making your movie.
“How can I start,” you whine, “when I don’t have any financing?” I know it seems you can’t roll film or tape until you have some money, but your lack of funding...
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Finespun Takes National Radio By Storm!
New York, NY--March 30, 2005--The problem with the music industry is that there are not enough bands like Finespun. These four gentlemen exploit every possible opportunity that comes their way. They are beginning to see the fruits of their own...
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First Man-Made Satellite - Sputnik
In October of 1957 the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made object ever to leave the Earth's atmosphere. At the time, Soviet news agency Tass reported that the Soviet Union had won the space race. But in reality the space race was...
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fishthemusic.com (Bigfish Network Inc.) starts Brand-new artist promotion service "Artist's explosion in Japan"
Brand-new artist promotion service "Artist's explosion in Japan"
by fishthemusic.com (Bigfish Network Inc.)
What fishthemusic.com does;
1. We play your song on our web-radio "music-islands.com."
http://www.music-islands.com/
Now...
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Flaming Guitars! Minarik fuels the excitement of a new generation of musicians.
Celebrating an endorsement between G-Man Music and the fiery axe-makers known as Minarik Guitars, Scott G (The G-Man) reviews the Minarik Inferno X-treme. From the Telecaster to the Flying V to the Iceman to the Warlock, some guitar designs are...
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Food For Thought: Tea Is A Satisfying Part Of A Healthy Diet
(NC)—Tea news continues to stir the pot in Canada. Records show we drink as many as 7 billion cups of tea each year – and those who study it as a dietary factor are now telling us not to put on the brakes. Both black tea and green tea contain...
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Food Safety 101
(NC)—Bagged lunches are healthy, economical and nutritious. But they also pose the threat of hosting harmful bacteria, unless food is handled and packed properly. Use the following tips as your study guide for "Food Safety 101":
• Spill-proof,...
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Formation Of A Song
As industry insiders, we sometimes forget that when discussing the recording process, the rest of the world really has no idea what we are talking about. Hopefully this will provide an explanation of the song formation process in layman’s terms so...
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Free Fiction Short Story to add to your e-zine
This article may be reprinted free as long as the article and byline are together. Looking for a story to tell or read out loud to your kids this Halloween? Enjoy the free short story from the children's book Mysterious Chills and Thrills, by...
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Free Music Video Downloads
Listening to all of your favorite songs whenever you want is always exciting. No more having to wait for it to be played on the radio or have to go out and buy the whole CD for just one particular song. When you can download all of your...
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Free Satellite TV -- Is It Really Free?
You've seen the online and offline ads -- "Free satellite TV!" "Get a 4-room Satellite TV System Free!" and "Satellite TV Dish and Receivers Absolutely Free!" But is satellite TV really free? The answer to that question is yes ... and no. Yes,...
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Get Ya’ Money Right: The Truth About Publishing
What up Playa? By now you should be getting the big picture. There ain’t no business like show business. But here's the problem, you keep putting on the show, but you ain’t handling the business. If you are like many of the young artist coming-up in...
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Getting Hip Hop News
Hip hop news is a huge priority of many people. Let’s face it, no other class of artists are involved in so many things, good and bad. But, where do you find just the information that you need? How can you learn what is happening? There are...
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Getting On the Music Industry Radar Screen
How to Get Noticed By Those
Who Can REALLY Help Your Music Career!
As you or your band performs, be it from club to club around town or nationally, there is usually one thing lingering in the back of your mind...
How do you go about...
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Ghosts - The Amazing Enfield Poltergeist Case
It’s impossible to say that nothing strange happened in the Harper Household. The impartial photos, statements and evidence still stand and make this 1977 case one of the best for paranormal influence in a normal family’s life.
Poltergeist...
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Gianduia Peaches
Grand Prize Winner
1st Prize – Dessert Category
Recipe created by Wolfgang Hanau
West Palm Beach, Florida
Make It Special Chef Recipe Contest
Makes 12 servings
Chef Quote: "I enjoy cooking with fruits because they are naturally sweet...
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Ginger Braised Country-Style Ribs
Ginger Braised Country-Style Ribs
Serves 6
75 mL soy sauce 5 tbsp
75 mL minced ginger 5 tbsp
15 mL minced garlic 1 tbsp
10 mL dark sesame oil 2 tsp
1 country-style ribs, about 2 lb 1 slab
15 mL vegetable oil 1 tbsp
250 mL chicken...
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Government Censorship Gives Consumers New Entertainment Options
The Federal Communication Commission’s campaign for censorship of media, particularly the television and radio outlets have lead to a flurry of consumers moving their eyes and ears to uncensored media formats. Although the FCC has good intentions,...
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Green Day: Punk Rock Masters Taming Mainstream Radio Their Way
Before they got together as Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool were merely three extraordinary hopefuls hoping and looking for their big break. The trio has no formal training and got their ‘practice’ from playing for free...
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Grilled Lamb Shashliki
(NC)—This is one of those easy recipes with a real Mediterranean feel. If extra guests arrive, stretch the meal with more pita bread, or rice cooked with fried
onions and spinach. Buy some tzatziki, make a Greek salad or serve with thinly sliced...
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Grilled Tandoori-Style Chicken with Cool Cucumber Raita
(NC)—Using a tandoori paste from a jar makes this spicy chicken dish fast and easy. Marinate the meat at the cottage in the morning, or combine the chicken and marinade and marinate overnight in the refrigerator before leaving for the cottage the...
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GROUND ZERO REVISITED – ”Answering The Call” Reveals New Images Of 9/11
We are fast approaching the 4th anniversary of the event that shook the world, the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, I still cannot erase those horrific images that were seared into my mind. Like most Americans my memory of that fateful...
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Guerrillas Need An Optin List
Guerrillas Need An Optin List
by John Botscharow
The most important marketing weapon any business needs is their own opt in mailing list. Why?
To answer that, first we must define what opt in means. An opt in list as I use the term is a list...
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Harry Pothead And The Goblet Of Weed
Just recently, I went to my high school reunion and met up with a few of my old friends to find out that they are all very much in the same groups as they were back then. I had not seen any of them since high school because I had to move back east...
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Harvest A Wealth Of Apple Ideas
(NC)—The leaves have turned, pumpkins are ripening on the vine and most of Canada's apple growers are in the orchards harvesting this year's crop of apples for your enjoyment throughout the winter months. It is well known that apples are...
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Harvest Apple Pie With Cheddar Crust
(NC)–Apples partner well with cheddar and here the cheese is built right into the crust. For another variation, use your favourite crust recipe and top with apple crisp topping.
Cheddar Crust
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 550mL
3/4 tsp salt 4...
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Harvest Sweet Potato Pie
Pastry:
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
1/2 cup (125 ml) cold butter, cubed
1 egg
1 tsp (5 ml) white vinegar
cold water
Filling:
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups (375 ml) cooked, mashed sweet potato
1 1/4...
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Haunted Hollywood Movies
Some Hollywwod films have a more sorted reputation then their plot lines.
Life is full of ironies. It’s ironic that a film directed by the multi-talented Leonard Nimoy of Star Trek fame would end up with a supernatural reputation. THREE MEN...
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HDTV? You ain't seen NOTHING yet!!!
Remember the Osborn? Or was it the Osborne? Actually, I knew it existed, but didn't care. This thing was a personal computer. Like we'd ever need one of those? Those new electric typewriters with memory were the rage. THAT was something!
Flash...
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Hearing is Believing- Hiring Your Disc Jockey
Many "How To Hire A Disc Jockey" articles overlook one of the most important criteria for choosing entertainment. Your ears.
Forget checking for a business license (anyone can get one), or endorsement by some far removed, "official" DJ...
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Hip Hop Mixtapes, If You Don’t Have Them, You’re Left Out
Hip hop mixtapes are one of the foundations of the hip hop music genre. It is often through mixtapes that music gets out for the first time. And, it is through these tapes that many hip hop artists got their first start. No matter what your...
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Hip Hop Music continues to rules the music charts
Hip hop music is dominating the online and offline music charts. Hip hop music fans experience an “it’s about time” moment every time they turn on MTV, VH1 or any local radio station that doesn’t specialize in country music. Even urban channels...
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Hip Hop Radio Stations, The Source To Know
Sure, you can listen to hip hop radio stations to hear all the hip hop music that you want, but this is also the perfect location for much more including interviews, information about artists, and finding concert information as well. Throughout...
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History of the Synthesizer - A Brief Look Back
The synthesizer was a long time in the making. The history of
the synthesizer is one that goes back long before electricity -
many of early composers conceived of the concept, but could
never put it into practice. In fact, it would take the...
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Holiday Baking Tips: Dessert Won't Be Humble Pie Anymore
(NC)—As the holiday season arrives, our menus are sure to include tasty treats and yummy desserts, including traditional and new, anything-but-humble pie flavours. Pies are a favourite way to end a meal and they've been part of our culture for a...
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Holiday Entertaining 101
(NC)—The holiday season is the time of year filled with entertaining, parties and social gatherings. Whether planning a small, intimate gathering or a large family affair, it is often the host's attention to detail that impresses guests the most....
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Hollywood Humor: Westerns
Anecdotes about Hollywood's oldest genre
In the early days of Hollywood, for studios like Universal Westerns were the easiest films to make. They required very few props and made use of the wide-open spaces available in the area. Even the...
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Home Run Gigs
Are you still playing your heart out to small audiences on gigs
at unappreciative dives (excuse me, I meant to say nightclubs)
that feel paying you a couple of hundred dollars for a 3-4 hour
gig is also paying you about $150 too much?
Unless...
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Honey Dijon Glazed Ribs
Makes 4 Servings
3-4 pounds pork back ribs
1 cooking onion (chopped)
1/4 cup Maille Red Wine Vinegar
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. peppercorns
Maille Honey Dijon Mustard
Place ribs in a large pot and add onion,...
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Houseboat Rental
You have lived on ground almost all your life so its about time to wake up to a new life on a boat. Houseboating has become a popular past time for both the young and old, especially attracted by the thrill of living on rivers and lakes and enjoying...
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How a Satellite Dish Works
How a Satellite Dish Works By Gary Davis Dish-Network-Satellite-TV.ws Webmasters: You may reprint this article in its entirety, providing you leave the Byline and About the Author sections intact, including the links to Dish Network...
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How a Satellite TV Antenna Works
How a Satellite TV Antenna Works By Gary Davis Dish-Network-Satellite-TV.ws Webmasters: You may reprint this article in its entirety, providing you leave the Byline and About the Author sections intact, including the links...
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How Has Eminem Risen to the Top?
How is it that a little white boy from Kansas City has become the most well known rapper in the world? Starting from nothing and eventually moving up to a multi-millionaire, Eminem over the past seven years has been in the eye of the public...
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How Record Pools Can Make Musicians Rich!
Record pools...ever heard of them? The chance is that you have
not. And, there is an equal reason that you have not. And, even
though major record labels have used them for years, and
continue to use record pools extensively, record pools are...
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How Satellite TV Works
How Satellite TV Works By Kate Ivy and Gary Davis Dish Network Satellite TV.ws (Webmasters - you may freely use this article in your newsletter or website, providing you re-print the article exactly as it appears, including the Byline,...
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How Satellite TV Works
How Satellite TV Works
Gone are the days where you could spot a satellite dish six blocks away. Today’s dish is drastically smaller, much more reliable and considerably less expensive than its enormous ancestor.
So, just how does Satellite TV...
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How Shopping Malls Can Increase Your Gig Audience
If you have been to a shopping mall on, at least, one occasion,
you know the tremendous crowds that most of them attract daily.
Hundreds, and even thousands, of daily shoppers flock to the
largest shopping malls.
And, while most malls have...
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How To Buy An Electric Guitar
For most of us, making any major purchase, such as a new refrigerator, or a new car, is a cacophony of options and confusion; do we want the silver one or the black one? How much can we afford to spend? Will it last over time? If nothing else, we at...
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How To Choose The Right Home Theater For Yourself
How To Choose The Right Home Theater For Yourself
by Justin Koh
At first it seems like much fun having the cash to indulge and immerse yourself in high-definition video and surround sound, and then you realise there's more decision to be...
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How To Earn $30,000 With Your Music Within A Year
As an independent musician and/or recording artist, if you did
*NOT* earn $30,000 (or more) with your music alone last year,
let's jump right in and get you started with doing so this year.
Again, bear in mind that the main necessary...
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How to Find and Download Your Favorite Music Videos
With all of the latest technology of downloading songs to burn onto CD’s, iPod’s, and more, the simple thought of music video downloads often passes peoples minds anymore. With burning songs onto CD’s, and listening to songs on your iPod, you’re...
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How To Get State-of-the-Art Video Singles Cheap!
When it comes to promoting their new music releases, I have
found that most musicians only consider radio as the vehicle for
exposing their music to the public.
Rarely do they consider publicity, in the form of print media,
i.e.,...
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How To Get TV Stations At Your Gigs
Did you know that you can get television and radio stations to
attend your gigs and give you media coverage? Well, you can,
*IF* you are performing the "right types" of gigs.
So, what are the right types of gigs?
Well, in short,...
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How To Mic An Electric Guitar
With modern music (especially pop/rock music) production demands are greater than ever. The average listener expects the recording quality of your music to be the equivalent of those amazing productions you often hear on the radio. Since this...
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How To Promte CDs aT Gigs You Don't Play
Here are several questions for you to ponder:
* How much would it be worth to you to learn how to promote
your CD at gigs you never even play, but create a large number
of sales from these gigs just the same?
* While these particular...
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How to set up a low power FM radio station
While the information in this guide deals with a New Zealand example, many of the points are relevant in other countries.
When you come to setting up a radio station, you have two very different options. The first choice is to apply for a full...
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How To Teach Your Music (& Make Money)
Unless you are on a tour from January 1 to December 31, and are
doing back-to-back television, radio and print interviews to
support your new release, you probably have, at least, a couple
of hours to 'kill', so to speak, each week.
...
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How to Write a Chorus
A song without a chorus can hardly be called a song. This rather bad statement is my personal opinion so if you don't agree, that's okay. But I would like to start this lesson with this statement, not only to wake you up, but rather because it's one...
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In Three Notes...Can You Name That Band?
Okay, y'all...remember that old TV show called "Name That Tune?"
Well, I couldn't wait a full week to get this one out because,
not only is it so important, but it is, in fact, vital and can
get you involved *very* quickly in a lawsuit,...
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Indie Music Artists Meet Clear Channel Execs
"What does it cost to get a record on the charts?" The question was directed to Mike McVay, programming consultant to about 400 radio stations owned by media giant Clear Channel.
A hush fell over the audience, as this was a piece of information...
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International Music Convention, Helsinki Film Festival, San Francisco Blues Festival, Highlight September's Show-business and Media Events
At the September 3 Alameda Writers Group Meeting in Glendale, producer/writer Julie Marsh and author/screenwriter Steven-Elliot Altman discuss how writers can succeed in books, film, TV, comics, and other media. For the 9th Annual Los Angeles...
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InvestorIdeas.com Launches New Portal for the Music Industry Sector: www.MusicIndustryStocks.com With New Featured Company, SLS International Inc.
For Immediate Release
February 1st, 2005
InvestorIdeas.com Launches New Portal for the Music Industry Sector: www.MusicIndustryStocks.com With New Featured Company, SLS International Inc.
Unique SLS Technology Loudspeakers Feature Celebrity...
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Is A Portable Satellite Radio For You? - Why You Should Consider A Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver
f you have ever been frustrated by too many commercials on the radio or losing a station’s signal as you drive out of range, then a portable Sirius satellite radio may be just what you need. When you have a Sirius satellite radio receiver you can...
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Is This Thing On?
Is This Thing On?
Or, How Do You Know if Anyone is Reading Your Newsletter?
by Jim Schulte
copyright (c) 2003
It seems that every hour a new ezine or newsletter shows up on the Internet. They are endless in titles and content. Everybody has...
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Is Your Recipe Safe?
(NC)—Sure, it tastes great and earns rave reviews from everyone sitting at the dinner table. But is your favourite recipe also a safe one? To prevent serving up foodborne illness at the dinner table, follow this helpful checklist when preparing a...
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IT'S BEGINNING TO SOUND A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS
IT'S BEGINNING TO SOUND A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!!
by Karen A. Lech
Last year at Christmas time a former friend told me that one of
the radio stations was playing nothing but Christmas music for
the entire month of December. I was so...
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iTunes tops 200 million downloads, Partners with Satellite Radio
It seems that Apple is in talks with Sirius Satellite Radio to make their streaming broadcasts available on the iPod. This is something that a lot of online music fans have been looking forward to for some time. Satellite radio customers love the...
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Jackie Gleason's UFO Encounter
The best favor to be owed is one owed by the President of the USA!
Jackie Gleason will always be remembered as one of America’s greatest comedy talents. Born in Brooklyn, New York City, I guess you could say that he was a graduate of the school...
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Jackson Browne- Revisiting An Old Friend
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved the music of Jackson Browne. I think the first album of his that I bought was 1974’s “Late for the Sky” and it still remains one of my all-time favorites. … If I had to put together a list of my 10...
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JFK's UFO Encounter
This sighting was spectacular because it involved a U.S. President, but it was also typical of many that occur in the Cape Cod area of Massachusetts each year. Nearby Martha's Vineyard is also a place where UFOs are often seen.
Over the years I...
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Joan Enguita-Two Suitcases
Artist: Joan Enguita
Title: Two Suitcases
Genre: Country-Pop-Folk
Label: Red Coyote Records
Website: http://www.joanenguita.com
Joan Enguita has put together a solid recording with Two Suitcases. Her beautiful falsetto voice is reminiscent...
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Jon Fritz-When it's Over
Artist: Jon Fritz
Title: When it’s Over
Genre: Folk-Roots-Rock
Label: Independent
Website: http://www.jonfritz.com
The music of Jon Fritz is not easy to drop into a little slot of categorization. I call it folk-roots-rock to try to keep it...
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Just the Facts, Ma'am!
Jack Webb's famous line from the old Dragnet TV show resounds in my head as I sort through my hopes, wishes -- and fears -- about my goals in life. To shift myself from listening to the negative comments of my mind, I imagine his crusty...
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Keep Cool In The Summer
(NC)—A long, hot summer is the right time to sample the growing number of coolers now available. They come in just about every flavour imaginable from the traditional lemonade to the exotic passion fruit. But, just as new favourites are introduced...
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Let’s Swing at Santa Catalina Islands Casino on Avalon Bay
Let’s Swing at Santa Catalina Islands Casino on Avalon Bay Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com To read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link:...
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Liberate your iPod
When Akio Morita came up with the idea of the Sony Walkman all of his colleagues at the thought he was completely insane. The general consensus was that people wouldn’t want to walk around the streets wearing headphones. Everyone thought the idea...
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Listen to Free Music!
Listen to Free Music!
Do you like to listen to free music on the internet. How do you avoid wasting hours and hours slogging through the internet to find great free music to listen to?
Here's a quick Internet radio quiz that could make a...
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Listen to music online!
Listen to music online!
What a wonderful age this is. Today you can listen to music online from around the world. Music online is available from every country on the planet. You can listen right in your own home to real time news and music...
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Living as God - the Divine Book Review
From an esoteric invitation, Namaste Publishing presented me with P. Raymond Stewart's "Living as God - Healing the Separation." Unveiling the mysteries surrounding the great " I Am ," Living as God is the quintessential resource for the...
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Living Life Loud
The music industry is changing – one click at a time
Change is good. Just ask the millions of unsigned artists worldwide trying to get their music heard. Since the music industry is changing drastically, unsigned musicians are able to make...
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Lyza Wilson-The Voice of Diversity
Artist: Lyza Wilson
Title: Lyza Wilson
Genre: Rock-Pop
Label: Independent
Website: http://www.lyzawilson.com
Lyza Wilson has one hell of voice. She comes from the bloodline of pure singers that do not need any studio enhancements to...
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Martha: Be A Good Girl and Act Your Age!
After almost a year of digging the dirt on the decoration diva, the Securities and Exchange Commission lowered the boom on Martha Stewart with criminal charges and a civil case. What amazes me is how the news media has jumped on their bandwagon.
...
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Mayfield: Remixed -The Curtis Mayfield Collection
Artist: Curtis Mayfield
Title: Mayfield: Remixed -The Curtis Mayfield Collection
Genre: Soul-Funk-R & B
Label: Rhino Records- http://www.rhino.com
Website: http://www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=79542
Curtis Mayfield left...
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Media Player Shootout
Whether you call them media players, jukeboxes, mp3 apps, music managers, or whatever - we all need a proggy to listen to our digital music with sowe decided that it was time to publish the Online Music Blog Media Player Shootout . For the sake...
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Mexican Burgers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
1 pkg Knorr® Onion Soup Mix
1 1/2 lbs (750 g) medium ground beef
1/4 cup (50 mL) water
2 tbsp (30 mL) chili powder
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried...
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Mirror Images
A look at cloning.
When scientists succeeded in cloning a sheep in 1997, the world woke to a startling discovery. Someday, somewhere, there could be a human clone. The discovery was a dream come true for many, but for others it was a nightmare....
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Modern Country Music Lyrics still retain the art of storytelling
Country music lyrics are blasting on urban music stations as younger American trying to escape the emergence of bad pop and even awful pop music turn to this stable genre. Country music is currently gaining on rock as the second most popular music...
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Monsters from the Subconscious
As a Horror writer I've been often and pointedly been asked why I write this stuff. It's not ever said directly, but it's always there: Is there something wrong with you? In my own defense, quite a few people enjoy reading this same stuff and even...
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MORAL ARMOR'S The Artist and the Observer
The author of Moral Armor offers a glimpse into the psychology of romantic art; the artists, the observers and it’s enemies.
A romantic artist shares the reward of his own mental state, revealing his deepest images of our...
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MP3 Player Review: The Apple iPod
As you look for MP3 player reviews online, you will find that most of them are geared toward the largest player in the market, the iPod. The Apple iPod is now the most popular and best selling MP3 player on the market. The basic model has a 15, 20...
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Music Business Lessons From The Village People
Just saw Can't Stop the Music, which is the Village People's big screen debut...
What a great movie. Lots of inside jokes, a good "time capsule" of disco culture, and a great lesson on the music business.
The movie wasn't entirely true, but the...
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Music Business Year-End Rewind of 2004
Welcome to our "Year-End A&R (Artist & Repertoire) Rewind of 2004," where we reflect on what occurred over the last 12 months in the world of A&R and to see the impact those events made in the music business. This is also a time of year when you...
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Music for July 4th: Surprising Secrets About the Sounds That Will Be Abounding
Some of America 's best-loved music wasn't written in this country. Two different songs were considered to be the national anthem. One flag-waving tune took 20 years to compose.
Your celebration of Independence Day may include...
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Music of the 70's
Reliving The Music Of The Seventies
We all associate songs and music with events in our life. Many songs hold special memories for us. We fondly remember the songs that were playing when we went to our first dance, the songs the school band...
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Music Testimonials: Another High-Value Pre-Seller
In my experiences, most independent musicians do very little, if
anything, in the interest of generating advance exposure for
their upcoming new music releases. This is, most likely, due to
not having a strong enough budget in most cases.
...
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Music: The Fuel for Plant Souls
Plants and Music
Do your gardenias grooves to Gershwin or your marigolds
melt to Mozart? Perhaps your peonies perk up to Pavarotti
and your roses rock out to the Ramones? There is much
speculation in the scientific community, but many...
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Music... The Perfect Remedy To A Long & Tiring Day
Music is a part of our lives almost every day. Even if you do not consider yourself to be a big music fan, you still unconsciously listen to music everyday. One big place where we hear music is on the television. There is background and "mood"...
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Nashville Radio Personality to Speak at Indie Music Week
Nashville Radio Personality to Speak at Indie Music Week
Nashville, Tennessee - Indie Music Week has announced that Kelly Ann Monahan, news correspondent for Nashville’s HOT AC station, Star 97, will be participating as an Indie Music Week...
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New DVD Releases For November 2005
As winter approaches, it is time to think about ways to entertain ourselves during the coldest months of the year. Some of you might be interested in outdoor sports like skiing or snowboarding, but I am more concerned with simply staying warm. ...
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Nothing But Country Music Downloads
Listening to country music’s greatest hits could never be easier
than it is today. All of the greatest country music songs and
today’s hottest hits are all but a couple clicks away from you.
No more having to go out and buy the CD or waiting...
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O. S. ARI - Some Anecdodes of Him -he was famous also for his wit and wisdom
ANECDOTES OF THE LATE O. S. ARI
“ ...Ari’s voice, full of wit, filled the room... ”
(Mustafa Dogrusoz in ’Kibris’ -5 February 1999)
" ...He always wore a smile... "
(Harid Fedai in 'Halkin Sesi' -27 December 1992)
(In his newspaper...
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Obscene Warner Music Executive Payouts
In these times of major label mergers, downsizing, the slashing of label rosters, and thousands of record company jobs being lost over the last three years--not to mention the enormous sea change and seismic shifts that technology has wrought--comes...
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Office Lunches… Sans Sandwich
(NC)—If carrying lunch is too reminiscent of school days, maybe it's because you're packing the same old sandwiches.
If your office lunchroom has a fridge with a freezer and a microwave oven, bring something different – frozen, fully-cooked...
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Old And New Contents for Your eZines & Newsletter
Do you struggle to find the fresh new content for your
ezines and newsletters?
Many of us join online Article Announcement Lists, where
hundreds of great articles are posted weekly. However,
those articles quickly become "Shareware" among...
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Old Time Radio on your MP3 Player
For those of us that are fans of Old Time Radio (OTR), until recently there were very few options to listen to these classic programs. To listen to them, you would have to use a PC or laptop. This was not very portable or convenient. Personally, I...
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Oprah! Appear On The Oprah Show In 10 Easy Steps
Who wants to be on the Oprah Winfrey Show? Almost everyone. Ambitious authors, business professionals, and charity organizations have aspirations to be on the show that's seen in 111 countries worldwide. But very few of them make it on to the show....
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Orquesta Sinfonica National de Mexico
Orquesta Sinfonica National de Mexico Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com To read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link: http://www.jetsettersmagazine.com/archive/jetezine/classic/vegas/mexico/mexico.html...
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Out of Chaos Comes Great Opportunity for Music
Recent upheaval has affected the major record labels, powered by economic fluctuation, the MP3 revolution, online music piracy, home recording technologies and the amazing growth of the personalized listening experience (iPods, etc). Radio is...
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Pakistani Pop Music
Name: Faiza Kamal Article: “Pakistani Pop Music “ Pakistan is blessed with talent and when we talk about Pakistani Music, you can never stop picking up one of the best Pakistani pop song uptill now because there are number of such hit songs nobody...
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Paranormal Topics in the Media
Paranormal Topics in the Media
In recent years the number of movies with paranormal themes has risen dramatically. Some of these films have even given us pop phrases, such as M. Night Shyamalan's "I see dead people", from the film"The Sixth...
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Patriotic Music: Surprising Secrets About Those Flag-Waving Sounds
Whether played by a marching band, an orchestra, or a rock group, there are patriotic tunes that everyone in America finds familiar, exciting and uplifting. But how much do you know about how these songs were created? And what do you know about the...
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Performing Songwriter’s Abby White to Speak at Indie Music Week
Performing Songwriter’s Abby White to Speak at Indie Music Week
Nashville, Tennessee - Indie Music Week has announced that Abby White, Music Editor of Performing Songwriter magazine, will be participating as an Indie Music Week panelist. IMW,...
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Persuasion Through Needs is Achieved in the Film Fargo
The film Fargo, an Academy Award winner for Best Picture in 1996, has several characters that exemplify the first process premise of needs, in turn making this film persuasive. This film is based around the life of a man named Jerry Lundegaard,...
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Pixar's Joe Ranft's 2 Rules For Living
Joe Ranft knew how to live. Considered the heart of Pixar's films his sense of humor and gift for storytelling were legendary throughout the industry and throughout the world. How can you apply his life lessons to promoting yourself, your product,...
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PLANNING AND CREATING YOUR E-ZINE'S CONTENT
The Most Important Thing About Your E-Zine Is Its CONTENT
In e-zine publishing CONTENT IS KING. If you provide content of a consistently superior quality, your e-zine will be a success.
>>> What forms of content should you use ? Feature...
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Plum Good Apple Pie
Flaky Crust:
2 1/4 cups (550 ml) Five Roses Cake & Pastry Flour
1 tsp (5 ml) sugar
3/4 tsp (3 ml) salt
1/4 cup (50 ml) cold butter
1/2 cup (125 ml) shortening
1 egg
Ice water
Filling:
1 lb (500 g) red plums, stoned and sliced
3...
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Podcasting 101
The World Wide Web is chock full of interesting and unique technological advancements that make life a bit easier. Podcasting is a new technical advancement that has recently become all the rage with computer users. Mixing the words "iPod" and...
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Podcasting, a Tutorial
Podcasting -- Radio on your MP3 player
Podcasting is the latest buzzword in the computer world. It refers to radio style MP3 recordings that are available for download from web sites. It seems like almost everybody is involved in podcasting. Radio...
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Podcasts - Personal Radio For the Masses
Podcasts are literally ways the ordinary average person can have their own broadcast media. What makes Podcasts different from other types of audio content is the users must use RSS protocol. However, it also allows you to produce and create your...
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Portable Satellite Radio
A portable satellite radio is a small receiver that receives signals directly from satellites, rather than using traditional radio frequencies.
The primary advantage of using this technology instead of AM/FM frequencies is that portable...
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Potato Salad with Lobster and Shrimp
1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cooked and cubed
3/4 cup Summersweet Lobster and Shrimp Dip (or Chicken Cilantro Dip)
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1 small red bell pepper, coarsely diced
1 small green bell pepper, coarsely diced
2 stalks...
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Prepare for the Master (CD Mastering)
Many artists are still confused as to what goes on during a mastering session. This article will try to shed some light on the last step before fame and riches (well, at least the last step before duplication), and help you with preparing your...
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Probot cd corupts young minds
When Dave Grohl joined Nirvana in 1990 I bet he didn't have a clue that he would go on to such a great career with the Foo Fighters and his latest groundbreaking side-project Probot. While the music is heavy metal, been there and done that,...
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Promote Your Way to Making Music and Money
You've spent years learning how to play, and although your
expectations do not include playing for 20,000 fans at the local
arena, it would be nice to have a gig somewhere other than your
back porch. The difference between sitting home and...
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Promotional Phone Cards Target The Music Industry
Grimes1 announce its plan to introduce its promotional prepaid phone cards to the music industr.
GRIMES1, Inc., (www.Grimes1.com) Atlanta Georgia - an authorized phone card distributor has announced to introduce its customized promotional phone...
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Propel Interview
Propel is a band out
of San Francisco, California, fronted by
singer/songwriter/guitarist Peter Kasen. Propel will be playing
here in San Antonio New Year's Eve on the Riverwalk (Peter
hasn't gotten all the details yet, but I'm guessing it's...
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Ready-or-not their back!!!
1994 started the beginning of a musical revolution called the
Fugees. The Fugees contained the lyrical strength of Prakazrel
Michel (Pras), the musical genius of Wyclef Jean (Clef) and
harmonious voice of Lauren Hill. Although the group had...
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Reality TV Still Going Strong With Survivor
Survivor the show that started the reality TV craze is back with its latest installment, Survivor Season 11 the Maya Empire. CBS will be keeping with its tested and proven formula of abandoning contestants in remote locations where they will...
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Record Your Own Radio Show from Anywhere
You're On The Air!
Have you ever wanted to be on the radio? Produce your own radio talkshow? Ever since I was a kid I have been recording my voice, or my music on to various formats of tape recorders and most recently computers. (Check my...
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Red Pepper Lamb Kofta in a Rogan Josh Sauce
(NC)—Kofta is similar to kebab, except for the fact that ground meat is used, shaped into golf ball-sized servings. Like many classic Indian dishes, it comes in various forms, some of them requiring elaborate and lengthy preparation. Here is a...
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Reliving The Music Of The Seventies
We all associate songs and music with events in our life. Many songs hold special memories for us. We fondly remember the songs that were playing when we went to our first dance, the songs the school band attempted to play during half time at...
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Remember those Classic TV Commercials of the '50s and '60s? Fun Documentary Brings them Back
LOS ANGELES - Watching television commercials from the 50s and 60s brings back wonderful memories for baby boomers, and their kids are amazed by how primitive TV once was.
The DVD documentary "Madison Avenue Fever"(60 minutes) is an entertaining...
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Review: Audioslave - Out of Exile
Audioslave – Out of Exile Every once in a while a band comes along that really changes the way you perceive music, for me one of these bands was Rage Against the Machine. I’ll be the first to admit that I, like most angsty teenagers was lured...
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Rio MP3 players were one of the first portables on the market
Rio mp3 players were trendsetters long before anyone even know about iPods and 40Gig hard drives. Rio mp3 players are very small, about the size of a deck of cards, only prettier and much more valuable to any music lover. Basic models come with...
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Roast Rack Of Pork With Grain Mustard Sauce
(NC)—An economical and spectacular alternative to racks of lamb or veal. Ask your butcher to leave the rib bones a decent length for an arresting presentation. This cut has the optimum combination of taste, texture and fat content.
Serves 6 to...
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Roasted Vegetable and Goat Cheese Salad
1 onion
1 yellow pepper
1 red pepper
1 eggplant
1 zucchini
6 green onions
12 asparagus
12 cherry tomatoes
6 tbsp Maille Balsamic Vinegar of Modena
4 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Maille A l'Ancienne (wholegrain) Mustard
1 tbsp fresh...
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Romance on a Budget - Love Is Patient, Kind, and Cheap!
I've found something that many men do not understand. "Romance does not equal money." The men I've talked with have been frightened off by television and movies and believe that romance is something outside of their budget. They are wrong. When I...
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SAINT ANNOUNCE DATES AT UK’s PREMIER FREE MUSIC FESTIVAL IN STONY STRATFORD TO LAUNCH NEW ALBUM "BONES & TELEPHONES"
Milton Keynes, Wednesday 1 June, 2005 - SAINT, the Brussels based Rock/Pop band are pleased to announce that they will be playing two gigs on the same day near Milton Keynes on Sunday June 12th 2005. Following on from the successful launch of their...
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Sampling vs. Not Sampling: Originality in Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop, despite its short lifetime in comparison to other music
genres, has gone through many changes since its conception. The
songs that we hear all over mainstream radio today sound
completely different from what was being played ten,...
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Sandwich Rolls
2 3/4 cups (675 ml) Five Roses All Purpose White Flour or Never Bleached, or with Wheat Bran
1 tbsp (15 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1 tbsp (15 ml) Instant yeast
1 cup (250 ml) water
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 beaten egg
Reserve 1/2...
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Sangria Blanca
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
6 tbsp (90 mL) orange liqueur
2 tbsp (30 mL) sugar
1 cup (250 mL) Ocean Spray® White Cranberry Cocktail
1 cup (250 mL) white wine
Sliced citrus fruit and strawberries
Place orange and lemon slices in...
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Satellite Dish For Apartments, Condo’s & Townhouses
Satellite Dish Installed in Apartments, Condos or Townhouses. Living in an apartment, townhouse or Condo without Satellite TV is like going to the Super Bowl Blindfolded!
The BIG game is about to start and there you in your apartment with all...
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Satellite Radio: Installation Costs
The cost of a satellite radio installation is broken down into two different groups, the startup (installation costs) and the monthly subscription to either XM satellite radio or Sirius satellite radio. Receivers and mounting hardware, the cost of...
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Satellite Radio: Subscription Costs
XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio subscription costs vary and are changing though recent promotions.
XM Satellite Radio Subscription
If you agree to a commitment ranging from two to five years and prepay you can lower your...
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Satellite Radio: The Waves Of The Future?
Satellite Radio – Its here! Satellite radio is a new service being offered by two companies, XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio. Both companies are offering over 100 channels of streaming music and entertainment. High quality sound is...
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Satellite Radio: XM Radio Or Sirius?
Satellite radio is the hottest trend in radio entertainment for your car, home, and office. The freedom from commercials and static is an exhilarating experience. No longer do you have listen to obnoxious jingles and hot air. No longer are you...
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Satellite TV : A Wealth Of Choice
Voom, Dish Network and Direct TV are just two of the most popular service providers of satellite TV service competing in the business today.
Satellite tv offers satellite tv guide, wide superior channel selection, free network deals, the option...
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Satellite TV - The First Fifty Years
Satellite TV - The First Fifty Years By Rachael Stillman and Gary Davis Dish-Network-Satellite-TV.ws Webmasters: You may reprint this article in its entirety, providing you leave the Byline and About the Author sections intact,...
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Satellite TV - The First Fifty Years
Satellite TV may seem quite new, but its history actually spans over a fifty year period.
The original concept of satellite television is often attributed to writer Arthur C. Clarke, who was the first to suggest a worldwide satellite...
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Satellite TV versus Cable TV
Satellite TV versus Cable TV
Which one really is better?
If you listen to the ads on the radio and TV you are probably more confused than ever regarding the services offered by Satellite and cable TV providers.
The following is an honest...
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Seafood and Corn Beach Barbecue
(NC)—Seafood and seasonal vegetables steam to perfection on the grill in foil pouches lined with fresh corn husks. The husks prevent the contents from burning and add flavour to the steamy juices. This recipe makes one individual package that...
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Selecting A Guitar Teacher
Selecting A Guitar Teacher. Every day parents and students try to figure out how to select a music teacher for themselves or their child. This can be a daunting task because you have no idea of how the teacher will interact with the student. This...
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Sequnned Suits & Platform Boots
Fancy coming up to my bedroom? There isn’t a chair but the bed’s comfy. You can lie down on it if you like but take the pink nylon bedspread off first or my ol’ lady’ll go bananas and knock you for six!
So what do you think then? Do you like my...
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Setting up a low power FM radio station
When you come to setting up a radio station, you have two very different options. The first choice is to apply for a full power commercial FM license. This type of license allows you to broadcast over a large area. The drawbacks with a full power FM...
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Setting Up In-House Retail Sales
Now, that you are familiar and likely connected with online
music sales sites, such as CD Baby, or combination
online/offline retail sites, such as The Orchard, you are
probably comfortable in having your music distribution and sales
fairly...
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Shopping With Lab Rats
How a bit of technology can cripple the male society in the UK. And maybe kill us too.
LONDON, ENGLAND (Spetnik.com) - The men in England are done for. They are doomed. They are about to lose the will to live. They will be spending the rest of...
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Singing Should Be Free
If you've ever been hung up about singing in front of others it may not be your fault. It may be you are afraid. There's nothing wrong with being afraid. Fear can be a good thing. Nevertheless, hundreds of people are walking around with scars...
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SiOP…It Starts With One
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sean Walsh, Hardline Management PO Box 13225 Scottsdale, AZ 85267 Phone: 480-570-3877 Fax: 480-664-3994 Email:siop1@hotmail.com Website: http://www.siop1.com/main.php Phoenix, Arizona--March 31, 2005-- Something...
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Sirius Remembers September 11 in 2005 with commemorative events
SIRIUS satellite radio has made an effort to reach out to those affected by September 11. Uninterrupted coverage and observance held at the World Trade Center site. Reading of victims' names by their siblings and several other commemorative...
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Sirius Satellite Radio vs XM Satellite Radio – Which Streams Should You Choose?
Just as many TV viewers have come to consider cable TV a life necessity, so too is satellite radio becoming a mainstream replacement for traditional AM/FM listening. Yes you have to pay for it, but just as with cable, you get way more channels and...
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Sit Back, Relax And Enjoy A Beer – It's Good For You!
(NC)—Summer is often a time of unabashed enjoyment, when sitting on a patio soaking up the sun makes us forget our long, cold winter. But for some, summer can also be a time of watching waistlines and getting into shape. What may come as a...
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Some History Facts On Music Videos
Music videos represent a crucial part of the music industry. Artists owe their careers to music videos as they are being given the chance of impressing the public not just with their vocal talent, but also with their looks or moves.
Thirty years...
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Songs You Love to Love: The Top Ten Romantic Tunes of All Time
Ah, the power of love! Your heart beats faster, your eyes open wider, and you're much more likely to listen to a love song. Each February 14, and during the weeks leading up to Valentine's Day, the musical choices of the nation turn more...
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Songs You Love to Love: The Top Ten Romantic Tunes of All Time
Secrets of the heart-pounding and soul-melting music enjoyed by Valentine's Day lovers are revealed by recording artist and commercial music composer Scott G (The G-Man). Sit back, relax, and dip into some little-known stories behind those famous...
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Songwriter Confessions #3
How do you fit a $500,000 recording studio into a small box? Easy. You buy a decent PC and $1000 worth of software. You can blame this as the start of the Golden Age of the songwriter, because before this evolutionary step-up, people like me used to...
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Songwriter Confessions #4
Once a recording studio reaches a certain size, it has to have a studio cat. That seems to be Nature's unwritten law and you resist it at your peril. It happens as you're unwrapping the new Lexicon reverb unit that will take you up to the next level...
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Sony Digital Cameras- the world leader in consumer electronics
Did you know that the first product manufactured by Sony was a rice-cooker! Yes, that is true. Started in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita in a small room, Sony entered the market by making a rice cooker. It was in 1950, after the war had...
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Sound Heals!
Music Medicine Soothes the Soul and the Body
Researchers throughout the world are reporting intriguing new ways about how sound vibration heals the body, mind, spirit and the environment. The words people choose to speak and the music people...
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Southern Mama
Ingredients and Preparation
2 cups (500 mL) cold milk
1 medium-size ripe banana, peeled and quartered
1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen orange juice concentrate
(or more to taste)
Blend ingredients together on high speed until smooth and frothy....
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Specialty/Mix Shows: Untapped Goldmines
It is generally understood by most people, whether or not they
work in the radio industry, that commercial radio stations,
one-on-one, still carry the most listeners in the terrestrial
broadcast world. This is versus non commercial, public,...
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Spinach Salad with Nectarine Vinaigrette and Marinated Flank Steak
1st Prize – Salad Category
Recipe created by Lyn Weingarten, Austin, Texas
Make It Special Chef Recipe Contest
Chef Quote: "I'm fascinated with various fruit and meat combinations. The sweetness and slight acidity of nectarines make an...
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Supreme Burgers
2 pounds ground chuck
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
11/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup Jack Daniel's Whiskey
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 large...
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Survivor Still King Of Reality TV
Survivor the show that started the reality TV craze is back with its latest installment, Survivor Season 11 the Maya Empire. CBS will be keeping with its tested and proven formula of abandoning contestants in remote locations where they will live,...
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“Taken” By The Extraterrestrial Phenomenon
During Asia’s premier of “Stephen Spielberg Presents Taken,” few guests made as much impact on the audience as Jaime “Jimmy” Licauco, considered as the Philippines’ foremost authority on inner mind development, creative and intuitive management,...
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TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW IN VIDEO GAMES
You are not an hardcore person in playing video Games and if you want to know the facts which I set hereunder, there are many attraction in playing video which I may share an idea to those wish to play video games: 1.Two giant video games company,...
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The Advantages of Satellite TV - A Biased Review
No, the title is not a typo. This is a biased review of satellite TV versus cable. This has to do with the fact that I am a happy satellite TV subscriber, and must admit, it was a smart move on my part.
After spending exorbitant amounts of money...
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The Anti-Inflammation Zone
Contact Information
Contact: Karen Johnson 503-244-5972
press@zonehealthy.org
THE ANTI-INFLAMMATION ZONE
Reversing the Silent Epidemic That’s Destroying Our Health
Dr. Barry Sears
#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Zone
...
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The Apple of my Eye
It appears that Apple has done it again, folks! I'm sure you have all seen the television commercials, or heard the radio spots, or viewed the ads on your computer. The little company that could has done it again, with the introduction of the iPod...
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The April Skies-Flood
Artist: The April Skies
Title: Flood
Genre: Alternative Rock
Label: WIAB Records
Website: http://www.theaprilskies.com
CD Baby Link: http://cdbaby.com/cd/aprilskies2
I knew after their impressive EP that The April Skies would follow up...
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The Big White Golf Ball
I remember well the first ship that I joined that had a Satellite Phone on it. I joined as Chief Engineer on this tiny little Research Vessel on a tiny little river in Papua New Guinea and I never saw the ship when I arrived at the wharf, all I...
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The Case Of The Great CD Cover Mystery
Storyline: A detective is hired to crack the great mystery on
why a band's CD is not selling.
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Characters: Detective John Clark, Lead Singer Deb Turbulent,
Bassist Chris Jones,...
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The Core: Movie Review
Ready for high-energy, heart-pumping drama? The Core , starring Aaron Eckhart as Josh Keyes, spins viewers into a nail-biting, edge-of-the-seat theoretical scheme of unimaginable catastrophic events! If you're aware of the recent Ring of Fire...
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‘The Entity’ Case Revisited
During 1974, several researchers working out of UCLA began to investigate one of the most famous and frightening Parapsychology cases ever documented. Often referred to as a violent or extreme haunting, ‘The Entity’ investigation became famous...
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The Formula: How To Get A Record Deal
The Formula: How To Get A Record Deal
by Matty G
Actually, anybody that tells you there is an exact formula you
can follow to get signed is lying. The truth is, there is no
exact formula that will land you a record deal, period....
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The Future for Independent Record Labels
Small independent record labels are facing a different fight today to obtain a share of the music industry. The best possible means in which small labels were able to get their CD’s sold vanished in 2003 when Southwest Wholesale Records and Tapes...
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The Gospel Truth about the Negro Spiritual
What is the difference between Negro spirituals and gospel music? It seemed like a simple question, but it was immediately apparent that the answer was far from simple. First, it is complicated by the fact that both exist because of a deep-seated...
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The Greatest Rock Song of All Time
Rock and roll music originated in the American South in the
early 1950s and then quickly spread throughout the rest of the
country and ultimately the world. By the late '50s and early
'60s, rock and roll had become what many thought was the...
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The History Of America’s Satellite TV Service Providers
The history of satellite TV service providers in the United States goes back farther than you might think. Most people are familiar with popular current providers such as the Dish Network and DirecTV, but very few know how satellite TV has developed...
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The History Of Portable Satellite Radios
The history of portable satellite radios is short compared to traditional over-the-air radio, but it has rapidly changed the face of radio listening like no other technology in recent memory. The two major satellite radio services, XM Satellite...
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The History Of Vampires
Most people think that the Vampire legend began with Vlad The Impaler, but it goes back much further then that!
I. It Started With Blood
The Vampire persona has evolved from many true and untrue facts, legends and myths. At various times...
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The Incredible Apple iPod - The World’s Most Innovative MP3 Player
One of the greatest inventions of the 21st century is the iPod, made by apple. An iPod is a small portable, walkman-like mp3 player with a hard disk inside. Hard disk sizes vary but come up to 60 gigabyte. A 60 GB hard disk easily fits thousands...
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The Inspired Heart - A Book Review
Spiritual food for the soul: Allow Jerry to take you on his magical and enlightening soul pilgrimage. As he invites you to accompany him along his life adventures, he introduces you to selfless acts of the deep, human spirit and his fascinating...
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The Jaci Rae Show Interviews Legendary Music Icons
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Los Angeles--January 4, 2006-- Jaci Rae -The Rae of
Hope is an award winning artist, #1 nationally best selling
author, and motivational speaker/teacher. She has helped
independent artists with their careers...
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The Ministry?s Sound Agenda
A snapshot of the Ministry Of Sound: from its Elephant and Castle beginnings to becoming a world-brand. Dance music in London has been synonymous with The Ministry of Sound since it opened its exceptionally hip doors, in 1991. It?s ability to...
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The Montauk Project: Myth or Monster?
The Montauk Project is described as government experimentation with time travel. Does proof exist to show it really happened?
It came as no surprise that after I introduced some of the survivors of the Philadelphia Experiment and the Montauk...
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The Music Revolution Has Begun--A Guide to Internet Music Downloads
For tens of millions of people listening to digital music, there is no going back. As music transforms to ones and zeroes from physical products, the way it is produced, sold, given away, and heard is changing forever. And the consequences for...
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The MusicForte concept
The MusicForte concept is truly unprecedented and we would really love to have you with us on the success of this program. There is still plenty of time to join MusicForte as an OWL member, before corporate and leader campaigns get started in...
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The Mutiny That Never Ended
Controversy has always surrounded the infamous tale of the HMS Bounty. But the latest comes from an unexpected source.
Controversy has always surrounded the infamous tale of the HMS Bounty. It’s most famous, ill-fated and final voyage began out...
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The Perfect Complement
(NC)—The origin of onion soup is rooted in two legends. The first story credits its origin with King Louis XV of France who returned late one night to his hunting lodge, and all that was on hand were onions, butter and champagne. He mixed them...
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The Philadelphia Experiment: Sixty Years Later
There are many different interpretations and views of what really happened, or didn’t, when the U.S. Navy embarked on a project to de-magnetize warships beginning in 1943. The information that I’m about to provide represents my best guess.
...
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The Ramones-Punk Rock
Artist: The Ramones
Genre: Punk Rock
Title: End of The Century-The Story Of The Ramones
Format: DVD
Label: WEA-http://www.warnerbros.com
Website: http://www.ramones.com
End Of The Century-The Story Of The Ramones is one of the very best...
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The Record Industry Continues Battle Against Free Music Downloads
Movie and record producers alike are saying file-sharing networks that permit its users the ability to make copies from other network member’s computers are infringing on the copyright laws and costing billions of dollars in lost revenue. The...
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The Record Industry Continues Battle Against Free Music Downloads
Movie and record producers alike are saying file-sharing networks that permit its users the ability to make copies from other network member’s computers are infringing on the copyright laws and costing billions of dollars in lost revenue.
The...
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The Red Cross and XM Team up for Hurricane Victims
XM satellite radio and the American Red Cross teamed up to give the workers and relief help for Hurricane Katrina a source for national radio coverage. Red Cross staff and volunteers along the Gulf Coast now have access to the channel, which is...
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The Seven Gifts
Artist: Phyllis Addison
Title: Seven Gifts
Genre: New Age-Pop-Jazz-World
Label:Independent
Website: http://www.phyllisaddison.com
If you happen to enjoy music with spiritual and musical depth featuring a varied assortment of genres and...
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The Sounds of Music--A Guide to Free Music Downloads.
The download revolution is in full gear! In 2004, legal song downloads increased tenfold to more than 200 million worldwide. According to some projections, downloads will account for a quarter of record company sales by 2009. There are now over...
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The Thing With No Name
I don't name a lot of things. My car has no name. My house has no name. None of my guitars has a name. Some people would think I was completely impoverished. No, make that many people.
I first discovered the need to name when I took a liking to...
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The Third Ear
Spent about half my day in the production studio working on Music Business Radio stuff. It was me, the producer, a station executive, and an intern...all crammed into a small room.
Was working on a few edits today. I talk and the producer works the...
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The Twelve Songs of Christmas: Surprising Secrets of the Season's Most Popular Tunes
The holidays are filled with joyful emotions and honored traditions, including the playing of songs about snowmen, St. Nick, evergreen trees, and presents wrapped up with big pretty bows. No matter how you celebrate the season, you'll hear these...
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The Twelve Songs of Christmas: Surprising Secrets of the Season's Most Popular Tunes
Recording artist and commercial music composer Scott G (The G-Man) presents some little-known facts about the most familiar and famous holiday music of all time.
The holidays are filled with joyful emotions and honored traditions,...
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The Ultimate Peanut Butter Sandwich: Chunky Peanut Butter Twisters
1/2 cup Smooth peanut butter 125 mL
4 tbsp Maple syrup 60 mL
2 tbsp Each dried figs, dried apricots, 25 mL dried cranberries, chopped finely in food processor
1/4 cup Shredded sweetened coconut 50 mL
1/8 tsp Ground cinnamon 0.5 mL
3...
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The Various Countries - A Rant About Country Music
It is no secret that over the past couple decades country music has struggled with it’s identity far more than any other genre in the industry. At this point nobody can really claim to be a country music fan without being questioned what kind of...
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The Warner Brothers Make Noise
Hollywood was an attractive place for the early filmmakers to settle, full of good weather, orange and lemon trees. For producers who owed money on borrowed camera equipment if a creditor came after them, they could hide among the trees. It was a...
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Things to look for when buying a cordless microphone
Wireless microphones have numerous uses, from amateur to professional, from bars and clubs to educational institutions and churches. A good, reliable wireless microphone system can be an excellent addition to any of the mentioned locations, but it...
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Things to look for when buying a studio microphone
Studio microphones need to accomplish one thing and one thing
only: to record the best possible voice or musical instrument
sounds. In order to do that, they use advanced technological
methods to filter out unwanted ambient sound, which are...
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Three Times More Sales Of CD With The Belarusian Music
For the last half-year, sales of CD with the national pop music in Belarus have grown almost three times. Among the best selling Belarusian musicians English-speaking group Atlantica, Tsyany-Tolkaj, J-mors and Alexey Hlestov.
In opinion of...
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Thursday Rock
Thursday, a post-hardcore band, is from New Brunswick, New Jersey. The band formed in 1997. Their first full-length album was released in 1999 with a New Jersey based company called indie Eyeball Records. Thursday is known for their notable...
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Tips For Getting On TV And Radio Talk Shows!
We’re all familiar with the litany of TV and radio talk shows. Perhaps you’ve watched or listen… maybe you thought – I would make a great guest! Well, if you think you would make a great TV and radio talk show guest…read on and learn how to get on...
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Tips for the Summer Grill
(NC)—There is nothing that says summer like grillin' and chillin' at the backyard BBQ. Steaks, chicken, ribs or burgers, they all seem to taste better when cooked on the grill. But as good as they taste now, there are a number of "tips" that can...
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Tired of trashy TV? Try an old-time treat!
Americans love to be entertained, though most of what passes for entertainment these days isn’t that good. As almost every viewer and listener can attest, consumers seeking objectionable material need not look too far, says Ned Norris, president of...
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Toasty Plum Pecan Waffles with Fresh Plums and Maple Syrup
1st Prize – Breakfast Category
Recipe created by Alexandra Jersyk Ricciuti, Dorchester, Massachusetts
Make It Special Chef Recipe Contest
Chef Quote: "I enjoy working with plums because of their versatility and their ability to pair with a...
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Tomatoes and Cucumbers
(NC)—Now is the season to enjoy Ontario grown field tomatoes and cucumbers. Although tomatoes and cucumbers are available year round, they are at their best from July to October! Locally grown tomatoes and cucumbers are picked at a greater degree...
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Top 10 Place to Download Music Online
You can legally purchase and download music from these major online music retailers. 1. iTunes.com - you can download music from this site which has one of the largest online catalogs. iTunes customers have bought over 200 million MP3 Downloads so...
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Top Tips For Creating a “Pro” Looking Newsletter
Television, radio, advertising in newsprint or other print can put a huge dent in your advertising budgets. Simply put, it just becomes too expensive for the small business owner. What’s the alternative? Newsletters are the alternative to the high...
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Transcendence Release Nothing Is Cohesive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For Media Requests Contact: Ariel Publicity 325 West 38 Street Suite 505 New York NY 10018 Phone: (212) 239-8384 Fax:(212) 239-8380 Contact: ariel@arielpublicity.com New York, NY--May 2, 2005--The ever-experimental rock...
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Tropical Fruit Smoothie
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) cut-up, frozen tropical fruit (peaches, cantaloupe, kiwifruit, pineapple, mangos)*
2 cups (500 mL) Ocean Spray® Cranberry Cocktail
Combine ingredients in a blender container. Cover and blend at high speed until smoothly...
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Try some new music!
Stuck in a music rut? It happens. After listening to your favorite song 1,379,614 times, you will, eventually, get sick of it. So you find a new favorite song, all too aware that you'll soon grow as tired of it as your previous pick. This is even...
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Tyra Banks is turning on satellite radio
"The Tyra Banks Show" debuts on September 12.
Targeting women, XM Satellite Radio, with more than 4.4 million subscribers, the nation's leading satellite radio service announced that it would launch a new talk and lifestyle channel, Take Five. ...
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UFO Landings in Big Cities
I have heard it said a thousand times: “I won’t believe in UFOs as alien spacecraft until one lands in the middle of a large city!” Would you be surprised to know that it’s already happened at least twice?
I have heard it said a thousand times:...
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UFOs: Science Fiction verses Fact
The sci-fi fan's concept of UFOs and Aliens is based largely on their favorite films, comics or books. But what's the real story verses the way sci-fi describes it all?
When a sci-fi fan thinks about UFOs or Aliens, images and descriptions from...
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Uncovering The Whole Truth About Whole Grains
(NC)—A research poll recently revealed that only seven percent of Canadians understand the important distinction between a complete whole grain product and a grain product*. Even though Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating recommends five to...
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Wal-Mart Music Downloads, Napster and other legal digital music download sites
Digital Music Download. Ever since file-sharing programs entered the hard drives of our computers, people have wanted the best place for a digital music download. Music companies have had to figure out what to do about illegal music downloads and...
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Walter Cronkite’s UFO Encounter
Despite being an extremely private person, legendary news anchor Walter Cronkite shared a story with me about his personal encounter with a UFO.
He's the Newsperson that was there during some of the most history- making events of this century....
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War Of The Worlds: Fact verses Fiction
War Of The Worlds: Fact verses Fiction By Bill Knell A new Alien invasion is coming courtesy of a legitimate sci-fi master. Steven Spielberg is about to unleash an Alien assault on Earth in his latest film, “War of the Worlds.” Because Spielberg...
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Welcome To The Future of Independent Music
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Stretch The Skies, Inc. 770 Emerson Street Rochester, NY 14613 Phone: 585-254-0420 Fax: 585-442-3914 General Inquiries: 877-241-62613 Email: info@stretchtheskies.com Website: http://www.stretchtheskies.com Welcome...
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What Goes Around Comes Around
Music Review
Title: "Set It Off "
Artist: Harliquinny's and Bunker Crew
Year: 1986
Label: Champion Records (London, England)
Time for a histroy lesson. While I was shopping at Everybody's
Records in Cincinnati, Ohio I came...
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What Happens In Las Vegas, Happens Everywhere!
What Happens In Las Vegas, Happens Everywhere! Read Jetsetters Magazine at www.jetsettersmagazine.com To read this entire feature FREE with photos cut and paste this link:...
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What is better; Satellite TV or Cable TV?
Satellite TV is Making the Cable Companies Run Scared
Satellite TV holds a great advantage over the cable TV companies. Not only is the picture and sound quality superior, but there’s more choice in what to watch. If you said to yourself...
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What Is Country Music Anyway?
When many people think of country music, they think of sad songs about lost loves, broken down trucks and runaway dogs. In their minds, they are hearing all of these woes sung in the traditional twangy country accents of the south. However, these...
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What is Satellite Radio?
In this world today, there's satellite everything...there's satellite TV, satellite phone....and why not satellite radio? Essentially, a satellite radio is a kind of service that one can subscribe to to receive radio service anywhere you want. You...
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What is Satellite Radio?
Satellite Radio – Its here! Satellite radio is a new service being offered by two companies, XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio. Both companies are offering over 100 channels of streaming music and entertainment. High quality sound is...
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What is the role of the media during a crisis?
Today more than ever, the media plays an integral part in the flow of information during times of crisis.
Although the media are generally accepted as observers and reporters of events, keeping the public informed, they also have the power to...
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What Issues Do Young Adults Care About?
A summary of different concerns that young adults share
Amidst a myriad of political conferences, lobbying, fundraising and campaigning, our country's leaders are engaged in a daily struggle to improve the lives of Americans. True, each...
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What Makes Relaxing Music??
Music is the key to a thousand emotions. We associate music with the places we have been, the times we have experienced and the people in our lives. Music is all around us. There is no denying the effectiveness of music, so why not use it to affect...
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What the Hell is XM Radio?
Possibly one of the biggest new innovations in the broadcasting world at the moment, XM Radio provides crystal clear digital sound around the globe without commercials or unwanted stoppages. It offers tons of listening options, from every type of...
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What To Do Immediately After Getting Radio Airplay
So, let's say that you have successfully managed to get a few
radio stations playing your music. What's your next step?
Are you simply waiting on the charts to come in each week in
order to learn if your single is moving up (or down)?
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Where can I get legal MP3 downloads Online?
The truth is that there are many opportunities to get mp3 downloads online. Yes, even legal mp3 downloads. The problem is that most people want the type of music that you get on top 40 radio, the Clear Channel synthesized, repetitive yet catchy,...
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Where Did The Music Video Come From?
Although the first music video ever broadcasted was ‘Video Killed the Radio Star’ played by MTV in 1981, some consider the music video to be much older than that year. It seems that the film Alexander Nevsky, directed by Sergei Eisenstein in 1938...
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White Chocolate Carousel Cake
Cake: 2 eggs 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla 1-1/4 cups (300 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Flour 1 cup (250 ml) granulated sugar 2 tsp (10 ml) baking powder 1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt 1/2 cup (125 ml) butter, softened 1/2 cup (125 ml) milk
Mousse: 1 pouch unflavored...
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Who else wants to burn CDs off the internet for free?
It’s all over the news. Every few months the Recording Industry Association of America or RIAA sues a couple hundred people because they wanted to burn CDs off the internet for free. You thought about it and you don’t want to be one of them. Maybe...
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Who is Mac Dre?
Mac Dre was born on the fifth of July 1970 in Oakland, he grew
up in Vallejo, California and lived there most of his life.
In 1989 Mac Dre released his first album, an EP titled 'Young
Black Brotha' it had 4 tracks on it and one track...
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Whole Wheat Raspberry Muffins
1 cup (250 ml) Five Roses Whole Wheat Flour
1 cup (250 ml) Five Roses All Purpose Never Bleached Flour or White, or with Wheat Bran
1 tbsp. (15 ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp. (2 ml) salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup (125 ml) liquid...
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Why Chocolate Melts In Your Mouth, Not In Your Hand
(NC)—Ever wonder why those delicious little chocolates hardly ever melt in your hand? Pop them in your mouth, and they transform into soft, gooey liquid. Here's the secret…
The way chocolate is manufactured has changed considerably. Originally,...
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Why Colleges Are An Independent Musician's Goldmine
Most musicians, independent or major, understand that the
college market is one of their prime markets, if not their
leading market for radio airplay and media coverage.
In contrast, however, most musicians do not seem to...
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Why Satellite TV is better than Cable TV
Satellite TV is Making the Cable Companies Run Scared Satellite TV holds a great advantage over the cable TV companies. Not only is the picture and sound quality superior, but there’s more choice in what to watch. If you said to yourself ‘there’s...
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Wild, Wild Westerns
In the early days of Hollywood, for studios like Universal Westerns were the easiest films to make. They required very few props and made use of the wide-open spaces available in the area. Even the smallest studio, sometimes an empty space between...
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Wireless Home Theatre Systems. The time has come.
Wireless Home Theatre Systems. The time has come. © Copyright 2005 C. R. Ellsworth All Rights Reserved Worldwide
Did you know that... soon your Home Theatre System and your PC/Server & Communications with the rest of the world, will all be...
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Wireless Home Theatre Systems. The Time Has Come
Did you know that... soon your Home Theatre System and your PC/Server & Communications with the rest of the world, will all be combined?
The Plethora of Information is confusing.
Let's sort:
Let's sort through some of the considerations you...
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Xisco Poncé Jr. Releases Life Affirming Album Suite
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
San Francisco, CA--October 17, 2005--Xisco Poncé Jr. was born in the Philippines, raised in Hawaii, lived in San Francisco, Los Angeles, CA, and traveled around Europe, performing at an early age. After giving up a career...
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XM Radio vs. Sirius Radio
Satellite radio is becoming more and more popular as an alternative to regular FM radio, and especially for travelers who want to listen to the same station throughout their trip. Basically, you get commercial-free radio for a small monthly...
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You Asked: Is Black Tea Good For My Health?
(NC)—Data emerging from several recent studies on black, green, and oolong tea – each one derived from the same plant species, camellia senensis – consistently demonstrate that tea may indeed give your diet a boost. The findings have sparked great...
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You can download music videos from several music services online
Now that everyone can easily access free music files online, it was only a matter of time before people started looking for copies of their favorite free music videos. If you want to get free music videos you can try some of the streaming radio...
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You can find digital music downloads all over the internet.
If you are looking for digital music downloads, you want to start with the big music services. They usually have the largest legal catalogs and sometimes even their own music player to help you store and manage your play list. If you go to a...
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Your First Favourite Band
Do you remember your first favourite band or artist? The first time you fell in love with a musical act? And probably the first time you ever fell in love with music too? Do you remember how it felt? My story may be familiar to yours as I’m sure...
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Your iPod is a fantastic mp3 player: but it can do so much more.
This ebook will show you how to use your iPod to its MAXIMUM. Use it as a PDA, a bootable hard drive, back-up your computer, and to record voice notes.
This eBook is also your iPod's missing manual. Solve problems such as freezes, crashes,...
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