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Friday, July 31, 2009

Apple iPod touch 16 GB (2nd Generation) Plus Review

By Larry Williams

If you have not yet come across the new or, let's say, second generation iPod, then it is about time you look up the new Apple iPod-touch and see what people are boasting about. This is a device that quickly closes that large gap that appears between the iPhone and the iPod. Before, the iPod was said by many to be the iPhone of the less fortunate.

Where the iPod Touch and the iPhone differ is in their ability to make cellular phone calls, and use AT&Ts 3G network. Both devices are still capable of playing nearly any kind of media format known to mankind, and have the same user interface that Apple has made famous with the iPhone commercials.

When Apple refreshed the iPhone with the iPhone 3GS, they also updated the iPod Touch at the same time. They increased the amount of Flash memory on the device, and significantly improved the internal speaker, and added a manual volume control to it.

Now, let's be honest. Most people who use an iPhone or an iPod touch will connect up a set of headphones. You're not going to get great sound quality out of any speaker that fits into the frame and chassis. That being said, the new iPod Touch's speaker is significantly better than the iPhone's, largely because there's room for a larger one in the case.

The new iPod touch from Apple is very attractive, and you will agree once you witness it for yourself. With its steel backing and sleek design, what else could you want in an iPod? The external controls not only make operating the iPod easy, but it also provides versatile options for those who are always on the go. There is no doubt that the built-in speaker will cause many people on the street to stop and wonder, and it will not be because of the music you are playing but the sound that has improved since the previous version of the iPod and also the popular iPhone 3G.

One of the other reasons for the improved audio performance of the iPod touch is because it doesn't have to scale things back to accommodate a cellular phone radio. However, other additions in the second generation device are worthy of note - there's more memory on the device - 16 gigs allows for a lot of storage of video and audio.

It does not matter what type of music you enjoy listening to. Let it be symphonies, classical, orchestra, R&B, pop, guitars, bass or drum - whatever it is, you can be sure that the iPod touch will handle separation and frequencies better and only deliver quality.

Whatever music you listen to - or whatever movies you watch, the iPod touch is a lust-worthy gadget. It's something that most technical people enjoy, and it does more than any other iPod out there. The concept of the iPod has evolved, and this is the shape of media players to come.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Kenny Chesney Concert Tickets in Charleston, SC

By Jane Stamp

There's little doubt that Kenny Chesney has made his mark as a country music superstar. After his debut album, "In My Wildest Dreams", was released by the independent Capricorn Records in 1994, Kenny has gone on to release thirteen more smash albums.

The success of Kenny's music is remarkable. Of the first thirteen albums he released, eleven were certified gold or higher by the RIAA. His debut may not have sold record numbers on Capricorn Records, but the independent label's release spurred two singles, "The Tin Man" and "Whatever It Takes" that garnered enough success to prove that Kenny had star potential. Capricorn Records decided to discontinue publishing country music later that year, but Kenny was destined for bigger things.

Kenny Chesney's amazing career includes four consecutive AMC Entertainer of the year awards, sic CMA awards and more than thirty top ten country music hits.

Born in Knoxville, Tennesse in 1968, Kenny Chesney's youth in the heart of country music was fueled by an early Christmas gift of a guitar, which he taught himself to play. After joining a bluegrass club while attending East Tennessee State University, he recorded a record on his own in 1989 which he used to sell at gigs to help pay for his dream. Kenny graduated from East Tennessee State with a degree in marketing and with a dream in his back pocket of a career singing country music.

Making his way to Nashville, which is just north of his hometown and east of his collegiate home, Kenny Chesney worked the music scene in the famed Music City, looking to capture a piece of his dream of a career in music.

Although his first 'official' release was in 1994, he actually recorded a record in 1989 in Virginia which he sold at his various gigs.

Kenny made his way to Nashville, TN, which is known worldwide as the home of country music and just north of Kenny's home town of Knoxville. Kenny's efforts to land a record deal paid off in 1992, when he signed with BMI and Opryland Music Group.

The 2009 tour includes a show on September 12 in Charleston, South Carolina, at the North Charleston Coliseum. This tour is one of the mega tours of the country music summer season with tour dates all across the United States and Canada.

This year's tour includes a stop on September 12 in Charleston, South Carolina at the the North Charleston Coliseum. Kenny's tour's include big dates across the United States and Canada, but the South Carolina show is expected to be one of the best, with country music fans coming not far from Kenny's home. This year's tour is named the Sun City Carnival Tour.

Despite the slow start to his career, he's made up for it with incredible success during the first two decades of releasing hit country music. He is truly one of country's modern music superstars, with two greatest hits albums already available.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Leveling A Priest - Before You Start Leveling, Read This

By M.Mananite

Interested in leveling a Priest? The Priest is an essential class to any grouping, every group always needs a healer. But the Priest is not limited only to healing, you can have a lot of fun killing enemies with your offensive spells as well.

If you're looking into giving the Priest a try, you might want to do a bit of reading to find out what you're in for, here's some tidbits that will clue you in:

When you begin leveling a Priest, you're going to have only 2 spells, Smite and Lesser Heal. Basically what you're going to do is cast Smite on enemies from a distance, and resort to melee if they don't die before reaching you.

Of course it's better you use a wand instead of a melee attack, so when you can, be sure to pick one up.

Now when you are level 4, you will gain the spell Shadow Word: Pain, this is a DOT ability. As soon as you have this, make sure it is used in every battle. If a battle is going on for a while and it fades, make sure you cast it back on the enemy.

When you reach level 6, you will obtain Power Word: Shield. This is a spell that will keep your spells from being interrupted by enemy attacks, it will also absorb any damage inflicted upon you. Put this on as often as possible.

At level 8 you will gain 2 spells, Renew and Fade. Renew is basically a more powerful healing spell while Fade will work to reduce your aggro.

Once you're level 10, you will gain access to Resurrection and Mind Blast. Resurrection is going to help others in your group who need to be resurrected and Mind Blast will be an offensive spell for you that deals Shadow damage.

From here, you can head towards the main city for your race and get some more powerful equipment. If you need any more help leveling a Priest past what this guide has provided, it's best you find a guide that goes into detail past level 10.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

The Dazzling Darling Of Latin Beats - Salsa!

By Jennifer Ramos

Introducing the Latin sensual dancing culture and the modern beat of the Salsa sensation.

The beauty of salsa first arrived in New York in the 1950's. From the combination of Afro beat and Latino music, salsa which is considered a jazz, rocked the world with its passionate sexy dance moves. Steps borrowed from different Latin dances such as cha-cha-cha, samba, rumba, mambo and others brought Latino flavor to the dance. Sexy hip swings, complex foot kicking and tapping exhibitions and the sensual caressing like dancing created salsa's own identity as the melting pot of Latin dances.

The hot and sexy flavor of salsa is vigor on a dance floor. Each passionate movement timed to a beat and rhythm of Latin jazz music can turn on people's mode for romance. Salsa is like a potion that turn on people's mode for romance. It can make a person look gentle, sexy and romantic. Above all, salsa is considered a life in motion, speaking words of love and romance.

Salsa dancing is a full body conversation in rhythm. Each move is a word between the dancing partners. All exerted signals from bottom to top have equivalent responses; each push, embrace, lift and pull suggests meaning. Dance moves can turn so intense and passionate and can make dancers and viewers give into Latino music - the music of romance. In the end, salsa music is about performance.

Learning how to dance salsa is so rewarding, watching couples spin their way around romance with its Latin beat. Aside from the experience of dancing with fiercely beautiful and sexy men and women, learning salsa is an asset for firming that body into a sexy shape. In addition, it can also serve as a creative fitness routine or work out for people needing a more active lifestyle.

Aesthetically exceptional, the dance movement of salsa which came from the Latin culture is an eye catcher. It leaves a beautiful impression on the dancers doing the dance moves. A sexy, desirable and beautiful woman can suddenly become the most beautiful woman on the dance floor. The secret is to know how to move and sway perfectly with the beat, execute perfect sexy motions and accentuate the sensual interplay between partners.

Moreover, learning salsa is not impossible. Simple foot turns and hips swings can be acquired easily through tutorial dance videos or even just dance video clips over the internet. While advance techniques such as spins, dips, and styling can be acquired with in-person lessons. Learning how to dance salsa is now easy and affordable. From DVDs to online tutorials, to classes in your city or town, it has never been easier to learn this sexy latin dance.

The most important technique in salsa dancing aside from the foot, hip and body swings and turns, is the ability to dance to the music and improvise gracefully.

However, the soul of this dancing is on how the dancers do their improvisation. Creative, free flowing, and surprising dance moves measured on a 4/4th beat is what makes salsa exceptional. Eccentricity is an asset on this ever evolving dance fashion.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Preserving Your Blu-ray DVD Collection

By Robert Mann

With many consumers refreshing their movie collections with Blu-ray versions of titles, it makes sense to review the basics of caring for those collections. Blu-ray DVDs are a bit more sturdy than standard DVDs, but can still malfunction when a few simple steps are not followed.

Standard DVDs have a tendency to scratch quite easily, whereas the coating on a Blu-ray disc provides a higher level of protection. Because of this they are less likely to incur damage. Dust and debris can usually be removed by gently wiping the surface with a micro-fiber cloth. Micro-fiber is used to clean computer monitors, glasses, and other delicate items and is sold in most electronics or department stores, but an equivalent material may be substituted if necessary.

Although there are cleaning solutions marketed for removing resistant scratches, certain ingredients can harm the coating of the disk. A better, and equally effective, way to remove imperfections is to wipe the disc using an outward motion-never run the cloth around the DVD. Add a little water to the process to remove any additional marks.

Even though they are difficult to see and seem harmless, fingerprints are troublesome when it comes to reading a DVD. Do not touch the surface of the disc directly as the slightest variation can affect Blu-ray performance. Instead, use the thumb and forefinger to grasp the inner and outer edge of the DVD.

Unfortunately there may be times when the damage is more resistant, in which case additional measures must be taken. One option is to purchase a home repair package, which uses a buffer to remove the scratch. Another way to return the DVD to its original state is to enlist the expertise of a paid specialist who will use professional tools to address the issue.

DVDs should always be stored in their original cases. Even pouches designed to hold sets of discs increase the risk of wear and damage. A pile of loose discs on top of the DVD player is an invitation for trouble.

The best location for Blu-ray discs is in a dry, cool environment. Prolonged exposure to sunlight and rapid changes in temperature and humidity can degrade DVDs. Storing discs horizontally for long periods of time is also not advisable, whereas a disc set upright in its case can be safe for years.

Blu-ray has taken its place as the format of choice for at home media viewing. Offering unmatched clarity and color, the experience takes watching a movie to a whole new level. Starting a new media library is an investment of both time and money, so preserving the quality of these items should be a top priority. These techniques are a simple and inexpensive way to ensure that the Blu-ray DVDs last as long as the technology.

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Sunday, July 26, 2009

A Few Reminders When You Download Songs for Ipod Touch

By Davion Wong

Anyone can easily download songs for Ipod Touch nowadays, especially since the available downloading sites have extended beyond Apple's very own Itunes. However, before you download music from just any site on the Internet, it always pays to exercise a bit of caution, just in case.

One of the best choices for your music downloads is of course Itunes. Since Itunes was created specifically for Ipod users, you won't have a hard time finding the songs you need to store in your new Ipod Touch. However, making countless downloads at Itunes can be expensive. If you are looking for alternative downloading sites, here are the things you need to keep in mind.

If you want to find other websites for song downloads for Ipod Touch, you can search for other options online. However, you might want to check if they offer the same extensive selection provided for by Itunes. It is unreasonable to settle for a downloading site that does not provide you with the music or songs you need.

Unless you want to settle for free downloading sites and risk getting viruses and Trojans, you will have to look into the mode of payment of the downloading site as well. At Itunes, you will need to pay 99 cents per song download into your Ipod Touch. There are also other sites, such as membership websites, which are more ideal for numerous downloads.

Unlike Itunes, these membership downloading sites require a single payment only. After you have paid the membership fee, you can obtain limitless Ipod Touch song downloads for an entire month, year, or lifetime, depending on the type of membership you have chosen.

Customer support is one important factor you should also check into before you download Ipod Touch songs from the Internet. This is important especially during instances when the site encounters problems or when you experience interruptions when downloading songs. The website should be able to provide assistance when needed.

Downloading the songs will be easy, once you have finally found the downloading site that fits your budget and provides you with the song selections you require. With the available alternatives on the web nowadays, you can easily work within your budget, while getting the songs you need almost instantly.

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

CD Box Sets & New Rock Band Video Game: 09/09/09 Is Beatles Day

By Jamie T. Winston

If you're like me (a huge Beatles freak) then September 9th is basically Christmas Day! This is the day that new remastered Beatles CDs are finally coming out, 22 years since the original Beatles CDs were released.

The Beatles first released their albums on CD in the 1980s and at that time CD technology was still pretty new. The mastering done for those CD is considered to be of inferior quality, which is why Beatles fans have been impatiently waiting for these new remastered CDs.

It's not just the new CD remasters that are exciting Beatles fans, it's also the fact that the original mono mixes of their albums will be released in a mono box set on 9/9/9 too!

These new mono mix CDs will be the first time that many younger Beatles fans get to hear these albums as they were originally intended to be heard because it's the first time that the mono mixes have ever been on CD.

Mono was being phased out way back in the 1960s, so why should we listen to mono mixes in 2009? This is an understandable view but if you think of these mixes as being the originally intended mixes, it's interesting to hear them.

Mono was the standard at the time and because of that The Beatles spent a lot more time on the mono mixes than they did on the stereo mixes. In fact the stereo mixes were thrown together rather hastily in comparison.

Because of this many feel that the original mono mix of an album such as Sgt. Pepper is the "real" version of the album.

The new Beatles Rock Band game also comes out on 9/9/9. I'm not a huge video game guy but I do love the Rock Band games, they are fun. And the Beatles game should really take it to the next level.

The graphics and game play look really awesome from the previews I've seen. Even if you're not a big video game person, I'd give the Beatles Rock Band a try if you're a fan of the band. It promises to be great fun.

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Friday, July 24, 2009

The Movies With The Topmost Box Office Victory

By Shane Greene

Box office revenue may not inevitably tell you if a movie is truly magnificent as each person has a separate outlook and every film appeals to someone, even if it is only the producers and actors mothers. Then again, box office revenue do show how victorious the film was out in the real world.

The maximum movie of all time did not make the most cash. That is because the uppermost box office success show from all time came out back in the year 1939. When you change for inflation this movie far out earned the upper money making motion picture.

With an tweaking for the inflation of the past 70 years, the highest moneymaking successful movie of all times is "Gone with the Wind" starring Clark Gable and Vivien Leigh. With the inflation amendment this film has grossed a exceptional $1.45 billion.

The record gross earning film, meaning the one that brought in the most money in the past is "Titanic" at $922 million. Nevertheless, when all of the movies are modified for inflation and time, "Titanic" actually comes in at a highly regarded but by no means at the very top, at number 6.

Rounding out the leading five, at number 2 it is "Star Wars", number 3 is "The Sound of Music", number 4 is "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial and at the number 5 spot we have "The Ten Commandments".

Once more at number 6 we have "Titanic", followed by "Jaws" at number 7. Number 8 is "Doctor Zhivago", number 9 is "The Exorcist" and rounding out the uppermost ten is the Disney masterpiece "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" which was completed in 1939.

Disney movies have fared splendidly as "101 Dalmatians", "Mary Poppins" and "Fantasia" are all in the uppermost 25. The "Star Wars" movies and George Lucas have also made an impression in the top 25 with "The Empire Strikes Back", "Return of the Jedi" and "Star Wars: Episode I- the Phantom Menace" all showing up in the leading 25.

These are all some of the greatest movies from all times. If you haven't seen them yet, you may not be able to find them at your neighboring video store but you can now download the full-length top quality films without delay to your computer from a dependable and fully authorized movie download site.

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Free Movies Meet The Spartans

By Pete Smoot

Meet the Spartans is one of those oddly short yet entertaining movies that you may not really like to watch in theatres, nevertheless enjoying them at the comfort of your home over the weekend may be a good idea. In this movie, the storyline has been given by the producers Aaron Seltzer and Jason Friedberg rather than Keenen Ivory Wayans and Shawn, Marlon, but too many seemed to like it.

Hell yeah, who wants to really spend money on movie tickets and expensive DVDs? You can sit back and watch Meet the Spartans movie online free of cost, by simply following the link given below the review. The sign-up process is really simple and it will open up gate to an online movie database comprising of nearly as many as 80million movies.

Meet the Spartans movie happens to be a comic imitation of a good old classy movie titled 300, featuring Sean Maguire starred as Leonidas, Fat Guy from Borat starred as Xerxes, and Carmen Electra starred as Queen Margo. They all form a humorous gang, but the duration of the movie is unusually short.

It lasts hardly for an hour or so, while the credits are followed by an extended two-minute span of the extra shots that never made it into the movie. So, it was more like an attempt to drag the movie to normal theatrical length, while giving added past time to the viewers, but not too many admired it.

So, finally decided to watch Meet the Spartans Movie online, but not sure whether you can really find it for free from viruses, malware and other malicious stuff? Well, then check out this massive online movie library that features a collection of about just fewer than 80 million movies. Of course, you dont expect such a library to survive with viruses, do you?

The most interesting part of the Meet the Spartans movie is the fact that it hardly lasts for an hour or so, but the credits are followed by nearly 20minutes of funny outtakes that never got included in the movie (and they dont appear worthy of being included as well).

Moreover, another good piece of news is the sheer fact the quality of the download movie is also very good (almost comparable to DVD quality) and it doesnt take hours together to download the movie either (this is not an age old torrent download that lasts for 2-3days).

Quite frankly, the trailers were lot more impressive than the movie itself, nevertheless the movie in itself in quite different from the other comedy hits. But, youll certainly enjoy the Meet the Spartans Online free of cost. Furthermore, downloading the movie doesnt take long enough and you get DVD-like picture quality at absolutely no cost! Sounds interesting, isnt it? Well, this may just be the beginning of a wonderful journey to enjoy all your favourite movies online totally free of cost.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Start A Raiding Party In World of Warcraft

By Wayne Allen

World of Warcraft has players all over the globe. It is one of the fastest growing MMORPG's (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) in the world today.

There are a few ways to get friends interested in playing the game with you. If you use the right strategies you can keep the game interesting and keep team mates involved and motivated.

Schedule a certain time to meet and play every day, this also may be of benefit to you as it will help to tell the difference between game time and non-game time. It is important to keep the two separate.

If you are blessed with a newbie then a certain time to meet and teach the game is a must. If you are fortune enough to have 2 computers set them up side by side, otherwise take turn one at a time. Educate them about the flow and rules of the game.

Teamwork is the best way to get other players to join your raiding party, as the word spreads your group will grow very fast. As the party gets larger it will be more effective and be able to take on larger quests.

Put the word out on forums and blogs where you can write about your experiences, both positive and negative. Mention a few things you like about the game and a few things you would like to see changed.

After you start a group in the game you can host tournaments once a month or so to interest people in joining your group. There are starting trial periods offered to see if people enjoy the game.

Once you start a party in World of Warcraft and put the word out it will grow fast if you are sincere about playing the game. Playing World of Warcraft everyday is an excellent way to build leadership skills.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Pirate Costumes For Children and Adults

By Mik Smith

'Ahoy, there!' If you are planning to organise a fancy-dress party then 'pirates' would be a really good theme. Just imagine the hilarity of a room full of your friends and family members all dressed up as Long John Silver, Black Bart, Captain Jack Sparrow and the like. The whole scene would be so much fun right from the beginning that you can guarantee that it will go down a storm.

For as long as people have used the oceans as trade routes there have been pirates. The earliest documented instances of piracy date back to the 13th century BC. And for as long as people have had fancy dress costume parties there have been pirates! (Although it is uncertain as to when the first documented instance was...) If you are thinking about going to a fancy dress costume party dressed up as a pirate then you might want to consider what items of clothing are most pirate-like.

Clothing certainly won't be a problem. Pirates wore quite a variety of garments and with a little imagination and minimal outlay you can soon look like a true blue-blooded buccaneer! Think of simple articles like eye patches, bandanas and wide leather belts. A stripey black and white top wouldn't be out of place; maybe it could be worn with some old black jeans.

If you arerunning an 'adult pirates party' then (yo, ho, ho and) a bottle of rum would be a fitting drink for your guests. Perhaps you could make some cocktails as well. You could easily come up with some appropriate names for them such as 'a shot across the bows' or 'shiver me timbers'. You can see how much fun this could all be!

Some 'pirates' games are another possibility. You could soon devise some original ideas or you could adapt some traditional ones so that they have a 'pirates' feel to them... Maybe you could have such attractions as duelling with water pistols or a treasure trail game. Musical chairs with 'pirates' music could be interesting, especially if you happen to know someone who can play the accordion! But don't worry, there are plenty of 'sea shanty' cd's available. Even if you decide against musical chairs then proper pirate's music would be a must to have in the background.

Depending on how far you want to go with your party and how large an event you are planning on it being, there are all sorts of others things that you could do to add authenticity to the occasion. If you have your party during the months leading up to Christmas then you should be able to get hold of some chocolate gold coins. If you have an old storage box that looks a bit like a pirates treasure chest then put that in the room being used. Perhaps you can get hold of some sea-shells and bits of old netting to decorate the room.

In interviews, after the release of the first film in the series, 'The Curse of the Black Pearl', Johnny Depp confessed that he had partly modeled his character on aging rocker Keith Richards. Richards made a cameo appearance in the third film of the series, 'At World's End', as Captain Teague who is actually Captain Jack Sparrow's father. He was supposed to have made an appearance in 'The Curse of the Black Pearl' but the writers couldn't manage to fit him into the story.

Unfortunately, audiences will have a long wait before the next installment of 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. The fourth film in the series, 'The Fountain of Youth', is scheduled for release in 2012.

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Repair Your Xbox 360

By Martin Warner

I've been looking around online the last couple of days, trying to find how to fix my Xbox 360. I've had my console since launch day two years ago, and it's always worked fine. Then a last week, with no caution, it just died on me. I know lots of folks who have had it happen to them, so it was not a total surprise. But that does not make it any easier to accept.

Obviously my guaranty's expired, so it was no good going to Microsoft to mend my Xbox 360. I learned they'd do it, but it would end up costing me something similar to $140 to get it done. And that does not even include shipping. Anyhow, they told me it would take up to eight weeks to get back to me, and I just did not want to be without it for that long.

So that's why I've been looking around on the web. I'd come across a few sites that claimed to supply techniques to mend Xbox 360s. One of them advised I wrap my console in a towel. I'm almost embarrassed to say I tried it, but I was desperate to get my Xbox up and running again. As you can probably guess, it did not fix my Xbox 360.

Another bunch of sites recommended different positionings for the power adapter, claiming it would permit better air circulation. I followed all their instructions, but nothing they recommended would fix my Xbox 360. Perhaps it absolutely was a blessing that all these sites and strategies failed me, because it forced me to keep looking around for a technique to fix my Xbox 360. Finally , I found just what I was looking for.

It's called The Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Pro Gamer Edition. I found their site, and I was pretty impressed with their claim that I'd have my Xbox 360 successfully running again within two hours if I followed their advice. I did not think it would work - not for a second - but I believed it was worth a shot (I was at the stage where I was sure I'd have to return my console to Microsoft and pay the extortionate fee for them to mend my Xbox 360).

Anyway, I went ahead and gave The Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Pro Gamer Edition a shot, and guess what? It worked!

Just like their guarantee claimed, I was gaming again in less than 2 hours. And virtually seven days later and everything's still working well. I used to be a bit worried that I would not be in a position to follow the instructions to perform the fix, but I was nicely shocked to find the Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Pro Gamer Edition comes with really simple video instructions that show you precisely what to do.

Like I said before, I have a few buddies whose consoles also died. I introduced a couple of them to The Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Pro Gamer Edition, and they've had success too. A couple of them had given up hope of ever finding a way to fix their Xbox 360s, but as yet the success rate is incredible.

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Anti-Gay Group Hounds American Idol Concert

By Jim Ziebarth

A group of protesters converged outside an American Idol concert, being held in San Jose, California, this past Sunday. The purpose of their demonstration was to let all there be known, homosexuals are going to hell. The group is from a controversial and radical church located in Topeka Kansas. The Westboro Baptist Church, who's website is God Hates Fags.com, talk about their mission to "hate" on their webpage......

Since 1955, Westboro Baptist Church (WBC) has taken forth the precious from the vile, and is therefore as the mouth of God (Jer. 15:19). In 1991, WBC took her ministry to the streets, conducting 41,002 peaceful demonstrations (to date) opposing the fag lifestyle of soul-damning, nation-destroying filth. In response, America bombed WBC & WBC on 8-2-2008. God is America's enemy: 5,058 dead soldiers; crashing economy. America crossed the line on June 26, 2003, when the Supreme Court (the conscience of the nation) ruled in Lawrence v. Texas that we must respect sodomy. WBC believes her gospel message to be this world's last hope. read more about WBC

Michael Sarver was also present at the American Idol concert. Lambert And Sarver's friendship was a direct effect of American Idol, and according to StarPulse.com, Sarver wrote on his Twitter.com page, "Funny how people think it's a good idea to mess with a big Texan and his AI (American Idol) family. Adam is just fine, shakes it off and so should we. We are together in this thing. You mess with one you mess with all ten. We are strong and we are 1. For those outside protesting I say do not judge less ye be judged yourself. Guys don't mind these people, we are a strong family."

Utter disgust and astonishment. That's my feeling towards the Westboro Baptist Church. The web page they proclaim and advocate is nothing more then "hate" propaganda. Their church spreads hate. They tour throughout the U.S. screaming "hate" in Gods name.I don't know about their "god", but my God does not hate and would never tell his "children" to go out and preach for the devil

Now I'm sure there are many more of these radical organizations out there using God as the reason for their actions. The world is full uneducated, ignorant bigots, who will always use hate to hurt others because of their personal beliefs and/or lifestyle choices. These people are out there crusading on a religious campaign and breeding hate in our society. This ideal, that hate can consume a person or a group, has been seen in history on more then a few occasions.

In the end there will always be hate. Not just in America, but across the world. There will always be radical groups proclaiming "gods" name in their message of hate. In America we have rights. We have right to form and state our opinions, even when everyone else might not share our same views. Freedom is what we are entitled to. Just because we disagree and are appauled with these "hate" groups, they will always continue to exist and deliver their messages of damnation. What we can do is take a stand and shout out loud that hate will not not win. We can proclaim that hate will never be acceptable. Stand up and denounce hate, refuse to let hate dictate how we live our lives. We are in America, and we have rights. The right to be free. Free from Hate.

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Watch Supernatural TV Show Online - Is It Possible?

By Davion Wong

You can now watch Supernatural TV show online whenever you wish to. If you enjoyed this program before, you can enjoy it again. And if in case, you want to see the uncut version of some of its episodes, you can do that as well on the internet.

Nowadays, many people were given the chance to take advantage of the advancement in technology. If in case you've missed an episode of this favorite show of yours, you can now watch the TV show Supernatural online anytime that you want. Not only that; you can watch the rerun of it on your computer after a season ends.

One of the best things about watching shows online is that there are no interruptions. You won't be annoyed by long ads; plus, you do not have to exert too much effort just to catch the airing and rush home from your office. You can watch them anytime and anywhere as long as you have a computer which is connected to the internet.

Basically, there are many sites out there that will allow you to watch the Supernatural TV show on your PC. Each of them might even have enticing ads; however, the sad part is that they may not deliver the quality that will make you satisfied. For this reason, you should be choosy enough and make sure that you will get a site that gives good service and has a good reception as well.

Upon browsing, you will notice that there are two kinds of sites: the paid ones and the free ones. Signing up for an account under a free site is so easy. You only need to fill out a form and there you go. You do not need to pay them even a single centavo.

Since there are possibly hundreds of free sites on the World Wide Web where you can watch the TV show Supernatural via the net, you must do some research first in order to find the best one in the lot in terms of quality of sound and graphics, downloading time, wealth of resources, and many other things. Even though you are not paying anything to avail yourself of the service, you nonetheless deserve to experience quality viewing. Poor visuals and sounds can give you a migraine, and downloads that take forever can really be frustrating. Besides, there are free sites that are not legit and will give you loads of problems in return. So, do some bit of research first to max out your viewing experience.

You will definitely realize that to watch the TV show Supernatural online through a paid site is still the better option. You will need to spend a minimal fee but the quality that you will get, which is characterized by clear audio and video, is more than the price that you will pay. You can choose from the various types of subscription plans that paid sites are offering. These plans can be pay per view, monthly or annual. In some sites, you only need to pay once and then, you can enjoy unlimited downloads.

Check out my blog to know more about how you can watch Supernatural TV show online.

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Friday, July 17, 2009

Dont Subscribe To ANY Guitar Tutoring Course Until Youve Read This FREE, Shocking Report!

By Mike Jones

Read the article below to find out exactly what to look for when choosing a guitar tutoring course and how to avoid the pitfalls most beginners make when selecting which course to go for. Looking for a guitar course to teach you how to play the guitar can be an absolute mine field for the beginner guitar student!

The very best place to find guitar lessons that suit your needs is of course the internet. This fantastic medium allows you to leisurely brows through the many courses and guitar lessons that are on offer. The problem we have is that there are literally hundreds to choose from. Well, when it comes down to it you have two choices to make:

Online or Offline?

The internet is now filled with lots of options for the beginner guitar player wanting lessons. Before the advent of the internet students only really had one option and that was to physically travel for their guitar lesson to the tutors home or place of work. With all these options now available it is far easier to make costly mistakes in choosing the right set or more importantly wrong set of lessons or course.

We will start by going through the advantages and disadvantages of the two basic choices we have on offer and will hopefully help you in making the correct decision with regards to which type to go for. First up, online guitar lessons.

Online Guitar Lessons or Courses

What do we mean exactly by an online guitar course? You have basically two methods of accessing online guitar courses and these are by download or by streaming (accessing the material while it is downloading). The downside of this type of course is that the quality tends not to be as good as hard copy DVD courses. The downloadable courses can take quite a while to download if you do not have a super fast internet connection.

Also it is very hard to build up an archive of material that you can refer back to over and over again. This is an absolute MUST HAVE when learning to play an instrument. Look also for a REAL address at the bottom of the webpage or internet site. DO NOT accept a PO Box as an address. A real address tells you that the company is legitimate and responsible. Also make sure they list a contact telephone number should you have any problems.

Offline Guitar Lessons or Courses

What are offline guitar lessons?

Offline lessons or courses are given by a real person who comes to your home to conduct the lesson or in some cases the tutor will come to you. Once you have had your guitar lesson you will pay them a fee for their services. The problem with this is that it can be quite hard to find a good tutor who you gell and get along with and where can you find a tutor in your area who is up to the job?

Another problem with live guitar tutors in my opinion is that most will give you only just enough information to keep you coming back and charge you as much as they can possibly get away with. Not the best scenario.

Here are some disadvantages of going for regular guitar lessons.

* Yet another problem with regular lessons is that that you have to TRAVEL! Or in some circumstances the tutor may come to you. In both cases you have to have your lesson at a predetermined time, meaning (depending on the time of day) your day is shot, everything else has to work around it.

* It is a fact that you will progress quicker if you are learning to place songs and tunes you enjoy. If you tutor is not into the type of music you enjoy then your speed of learning will be reduced.

* If you need an answer to a particular issue in between lessons, what do you do??? You end up waiting for next week to come along to get your questions answered, wasting time. Ideally you need your questions answering NOW, there and then when you are stuck, this allows you to get your questions answered immediately and move on to the next stage...

* Most people when sitting in front of a tutor and playing back what they've learned in the week will feel a little if not quite a bit intimidated or nervous. They will feel under pressure to get it just right in front of their tutor. What happens in most scenarios is the student will make mistakes when at home they have played the piece very well. The best scenario would be to repeat back the lesson in their own home with no pressure in familiar surroundings...

So Where Does That Leave YOU?

Do not fear! There is an alternative to both these methods yet encompasses both.

The only alternative and the best alternative in my opinion is to use a system that encompasses both methods. Here it is: You order your product over the internet allowing you to shop around WORLDWIDE. You order your course of guitar lessons on hard copy DVD that is delivered direct to your door. The DVD's will be of very high quality, you will have an instant archive of material you can refer back to over an over again, and the lessons will be in a chronological order giving step by step lessons all by the same tutor.

So if this is my recommendation, which course do you choose???

Again there are many, many courses out there but which ever course you choose it should meet the following criteria:

* A FAST Structured Progression that is VERY EASY to follow and understand.

* A course of lessons created by someone who has a vast experience in the music industry, is a professional (gets paid for playing the guitar and hasnt got a job on the side), knows what he is doing and is not some wizz kid who has learned the guitar, played for about 3-4 years and trying to cash in and make a fast buck

* A course you can study and take part in, in a nice relaxed environment with no pressure put upon you, helping you to progress at lightning pace because you are in a cool, relaxed frame of mind.

* A course of lessons that you know you CAN afford and you know will be great value for money ensuring you'll not get ripped off.

* A Solid, Cast Iron, No Questions Asked, FULL Money Back Guarantee. Just ask your guitar tutor for your money back once he has given you your lesson! It's not repeatable what he'll say!!!

* A course of lessons that doesn't beat around the bush and gives you what you are looking for straight out of the tin bringing you on as fast as possible...

* Lessons that you can refer back to over and over again that will inspire and motivate you with audio, video, illustrations and downloadable teaching aids

* All The Fast Track Short Cuts That The Professionals DON'T Want You to Know.

If you are in the process of looking for a guitar course or lessons my advice would be to take your time and do your research. There are some very, very good courses out there but be warned there are also some very bad one's. Use this guide to help you to choose a course that you think will best suit your needs.

If there is another piece of advice I can give you it would be this:

Scour the internet and choose a course that you think will best suit your needs using the guidelines I have listed here. Make sure you're happy by sticking with the first two or three lessons then once happy stick with the course. DO NOT be tempted to change tutor or course. You will eventually get tuned into the tutors way of teaching and putting the course across speeding up your learning progression.

This article has hopefully set out some guidelines for you to follow when choosing a guitar course or set of lessons for the first time. Use them wisely. I will be posting some articles in the near future on guitar lessons using speed learning techniques taking the beginner through to accomplished player in the shortest possible time.

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Spiderman Involved in Real Life Drama

By Andrew Taylor

Is there no end to Spiderman's popularity? The answer is a resounding "no". Spiderman is one of those timeless classic superheroes which appeal to young and old alike, with Spiderman costumes continuing to be top sellers for fancy dress retailers.

As you would expect with every well established character, spiderman costumes are available in a huge range of options.They even cater for fully grown males. Perhaps these are men who are reliving their childhood fantasies of always wanting to be a super hero. Whatever the reason sales continue strongly.

A fourth installment of the big-screen version of the comic book is due to be released in 2011, with the film's producers promising many more Spiderman films to follow. It has been established that Spider-Man 1 and Spider-Man 2 are among the top twenty biggest grossing films of all time in the world, so why stop at number four? It obviously makes sense to stick with a winning formula.

Now we come to a new direction for the character, namely the infusion into the music scene with the inclusion of 12 songs from U2. This together with other costs, will make this musical the most expensive in Broadway's history.

Now it even seems that Spiderman can also take the credit for a real-life rescue. A Bangkok fireman dressed in a Spiderman costume rescued an eight-year-old autistic boy who had climbed out of a third-floor classroom window. Efforts by the teachers to coax the child back inside had failed and a chance remark by the boy's mother regarding his passion for Spiderman prompted one fire fighter - a fellow Spiderman fan - to rush back to the fire station where he just happened to keep his Spiderman costume in his locker!

It was reported that when the child saw the fireman in his Spiderman costume, the boy smiled and promptly threw himself in his superhero's arms. Apparently, the fireman keeps his Spiderman costume in his locker to liven up fire drills in schools. Well, that's his excuse anyway!

The Israeli news headlines this year ran a story, that Highway police were called to apprehend a man in a Spiderman costume, who was frightening commuters by throwing ropes at their cars (presumably improvised "web-shooters") and jumping on top of them.

The police arrested our superhero and, while under investigation, told them he had woken up in hospital wearing his Spiderman costume, with no memory of how he came to be dressed in it. Unsurprisingly, psychiatrists were summoned to assess the man's mental health.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

How Can I Repair An XBOX 360?

By Grant Dougan

If you're an XBOX 360 gamer, then you're certainly not alone! It's easily the most popular game system out there. Sadly, it will break sometimes and then you're faced with those dreaded 3 red lights lit up on your XBOX. Let's take a closer look at how you can repair an XBOX 360.

There's all sorts of "do-it yourself" tips and stories on the internet. Different people have suggested random techniques to fix a faulty XBOX, but almost all of these are complete bunk!

As an example, someone brought out "the towel trick". Apparently somebody thought that wrapping up your system in a towel would magically repair it! Obviously this is more likely to cause a fire in your home than fix your XBOX 360!

And unfortunately this silly trick isn't the only XBOX 360 repair myth out there - there's plenty more. Some gamers have actually attempted to break open the case and used a bonding tool to try to repair the problem. There's a lot of working parts in an XBOX, and breaking open the case is likely going to cause problems - don't try this!

Naturally, you also have the option of sending in your system to Microsoft and let them repair it, but this isn't a wise choice either. You will be without your your XBOX for four to six weeks and you also are asked to dish out $140 plus shipping to get it back. That's a long time to wait and a good amount of cash!

Many people think that the cost Microsoft charges is way too much. Microsoft should be prepared to help their customers for less than that, particularly when it doesn't cost them near that much to repair an XBOX. But I imagine they want to make revenue anyway they can.

The best alternative is to locate a good XBOX 360 repair manual to teach you how to repair it yourself. You can now find a couple of XBOX 360 repair manuals that you can find that have been assembled by professional technicians that have experience repairing the XBOX 360.

These guides have easy to follow directions and the best ones even include video instructions to make it even easier to know what to do. Truth is, repairing your XBOX isn't complicated when you have the correct instructions.

The 360 is a powerful game system that keeps dominating the video game world. XBOX 360 repair guides give you fabulous way to fix your XBOX if you ever need to. Happy gaming!

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Free MP4 Downloads - Where to Find It

By Dana Goldberg

The mp4 format is the next format in line after the mp3. Where mp3 was concerned with music, mp4 is mostly associated with video. With free mp4 downloads available online, portable music and digital media players gained huge popularity, because of the void filled by the mp4 format. Mp4 allows users to store video files on their portable systems without occupying too much space.

Downloading a few favorite movies in mp4 format and storing them on your portable media player can alleviate the boredom you experience during a long journey. You could watch these movies with as much clarity as a DVD can provide. The number of movies you can store on your player depends on the memory capacity of your player. The first step though is to find a suitable source to download these mp4 media.

Mp4 video files can be downloaded from any of the numerous sites that offer them for free. These files can be downloaded from the internet onto your computer and then transferred onto your portable media player. These sites have either a searchable database full of mp4 media or gives you access to download links from file hosting websites such as rapidshare or megaupload.

Most of these free sites have unreliable content in their data bases which might be infected with viruses and Trojans or other forms of malware that could possible harm your computer and your media player once you download and play them. The files that you end up downloading from file hosting websites, the link to which can be found on these free websites, might be more genuine and not harmful.

The other option is to register with one of the many sites that let you have access to their Mp4 content for a monthly fee or a onetime joining fee. The database is bound to be much larger and more refined and ordered and the search facility on these sites would also be top notch. There need not be any fear of downloading infected files either from these premium websites.

If you don't want to spend money and download the mp4 content for your player for free, then using a file sharing program like limewire or kazaa or edonkey etc would be the other option. Here again, there is no guarantee that the file you end up downloading is the one that you had in mind.

The last option available is to use a torrent client and download the media you want as a torrent file. Torrent websites allow you to search for media and download torrent files from them. Always go for a reliable torrent site that showcases virus free verified content.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Is There a Way To Copy DVDs On My Computer?

By Sam Lockwood

We get a lot questions from people inquiring if it's possible to copy movie DVDs, so now we're gonna discuss exactly this. As you likely know, you can't rely on music cd burning software like Roxio or Nero to burn your movies, so we'll show you precisely what is needed.

As mentioned you aren't able to just utilize a software like Nero to burn your DVD movies. The issue is that most DVD movies have a form of copyright guard that stops your computer from making a duplicate.

This doesn't mean it's hopeless though! You just need to install the appropriate type of software. Once you have the right tools, it's easy to make a copy of any DVD movie you choose.

Some software businesses have developed DVD copying softwares that can skip past these copyright blocks and allow your PC to produce copies of your DVDs. Since the computer program can get past the guards, your computer is then able to understand the data on the DVD.

You might know that the blank DVDs that you purchase are commonly about 5 GBs in size while DVD movies are roughly eight GBs.. However, you can get DVD copying softwares that can copy movies on the smaller blank discs. They are can condense the information on the DVD to fit the movie on the blank disc.

There's a number of DVD burning software packages you can find, but try to find one that gives you updates. The reason for looking into this is that at times new copyright protections are developed and the computer software has to be updated so that your computer can get past any new protections. The better DVD burning computer programs will offer this feature to you.

Whenever I get any type of software I want to be offered a moneyback guarantee with the purchase. This way if there's any trouble with the software program I can get my cash returned. The software companies that are confident in their computer software won't have a issue providing this.

If you love flicks, owning a DVD copying software is great. You'll be able to produce backup copies of any movie you want. Once it's setup on your PC, you are able to copy any movie you want on your PC. Enjoy the show!

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Sunday, July 12, 2009

Starting A Record Label - How To Avoid Future Lawsuits With Your Business Name

By Paige W. Connor

Since you are reading this you must know how much hard work and dedication it takes when starting a record label. If you do it right the end result will be total success and it will have been well worth the effort.

The secrets to starting a record label are:

You need to have a name for you record label and you need to register it. This will ensure that no one can falsely claim your music. You may find that the name you chose for you record label will already be taken. Try making a ten name list and then have the list checked one by one for availability both on line and with your city registrar.

All the names you consider should have one thing in common; they should be catchy. This could make or break your record label.

You don't need a name that represents on genre of music. Pick something universal so that you can produce any genre of music. Now that you've got a list of names, you need to check out their availability by searching through a domain registry and seeing if your names are already taken or not. Make sure you don't pick a name that resembles someone else's record label. You don't want people to Google your record label and end up looking at someone else's label by mistake.

So you don't really have to worry later on, make sure offline businesses don't have the same name that you have to avoid lawsuits and copyright problems. You can have the state registrar check for this. Once you have done this take a look at what names are left. Register your name for your record label with the state registrar; this will cost you but only a little.

Money is crucial when starting a record company. You will need plenty of it. Unless you have this money, you will need to figure out how to get it. You have two options. You can get a partner and split the cost of everything or you can get a loan. Manufacturing your records will cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Now you will want to find bands to sign on with you. Find bands that you see having a successful feature in the music industry. Look for bands whose members are handsome and attractive. Once you decide to sign put everything in writing and make sure everyone reads and understands the contract. You want everyone to understand whats going on so there is no trouble later on.

Now that you have the music, you need to get it distributed. This is the next big step to starting your own record label. Before approaching a distributor, you need a game plan. Big time distributors general wont give a new label the time of day. Draw up a plan of how you are going to convince them to distribute your music. Find special points that would peak their interest in you. Go over this plan with a business analyst and have him help you with the layout.

Anyone with enough money begin starting a record label, but to start a label that makes some serious cash will take a little extra effort. You will be interested in finding the quickest ways to make money from starting a record label. After all, if you don't start to make money from your record label you might as well not have a record label. It wont be of any use and you will have wasted your time.

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Online Bass Guitar Lessons: Techniques, Tips And Chops in Just One Source

By Tom Wilcox

Whether you have a musical bone in your body or not, being your own teacher on how to play the bass guitar is not impossible since a lot of musicians are self-trained. It is a challenge that requires patience and determination. To help out, here are the reminders before learning to produce music with this stringed instrument.

In playing the bass guitar, one should always take one lesson at a time. Bass playing requires repetition and there's no sense in hurrying the learning process, one should feel the notes through his soul and through his heart and become one with the bass guitar.

If your strings ever break mysteriously at the bridge, check your saddles. If there are any string "bite" marks, snags or burrs on the saddles, it means that they are wearing down your strings and the constant vibration of the strings makes the burrs act like little saws on the windings of the string. Eventually the core gives in - and POW, there goes a string - and possibly an eyeball.

Make sure you learn all the most common scales. The scales you should learn are the major scale, minor scale, melodic minor, harmonic minor, pentatonic, blues, and minor blues. These are all really common and should prepare you for just about any situation. I have also a few tips for gigs:

Save the beer for in between setlists. Drink water if you're thirsty. If someone offers you a beer just before a setlist, just set it to the side and save it for the next break. Water drinking musicians onstage just look more professional than beer-drinking ones.

NEVER SING if you feel uncomfortable about it. NEVER HARMONIZE if you're not sure what notes to hit with the lead singer. Avoid "falsetto vocals" if at all possible. Falsetto only belongs when you are driving in the car, ALONE, and with your favorite CD playing

Unfortunately, it turns out to be harder than it looks. Here's why: The muscles that move your hands and fingers across the neck and strings are rarely used for other tasks. The fine motor skills needed to play a stringed instrument require that the small muscles of the hands be strengthened. So when you take up the bass, you're like a baby learning to walk: Not only do you have no idea of what you're doing, you don't even have the muscles to do it.

Feel the beat, playing the bass guitar differs primarily from playing a regular guitar because it entails an emphasis on the beat of the music. One can compare the bass guitar into a drum or percussion set that is made into a guitar. Beats are very important in playing bass guitar because this type of guitar gives depth and timing to any song.

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Friday, July 10, 2009

Home Movie Theater Screens

By Owen Jones

When it comes to deciding on a screen, the first thing to think about is the type of screen you want or even may need. If the room where you are going to set up your home theater is a big one, then you will need to have a home theater projection screen or maybe you just want one anyway.

Personally, I like the idea of having a drop-down screen, but sometimes you have to have one anyway even in a modest-sized home movie theater. It would convert your living room into a home movie theater at the click of a remote. Imagine: you lie back in your chair; click the remote and the screen drops down; click another time and the lights dim; click another again and the film starts!

However, if you prefer a television screen, then you might be considering buying a new one. They say that a 27 inch screen is big enough, but I do not think it is. I think you need 48-60 inches, but then I'm a baby-boomer and my eyes are definitely not what they were.

If you are buying a new TV for your home movie theater set-up, I think you should get the latest model. HDTV is upon us and since February 2009 the United States is committed to High Definition. Therefore, I would ensure that your new TV is capable of receiving it. Then I recommend that your new home movie theater screen be a flat one in order to reduce the annoying glare that could ruin your experience, which is another reason for choosing a drop-down projection screen.

Then you should ensure that the new television has enough input and output sockets for the equipment you plan to use and youre done. So, to summarize, I would go for:

At least a 27 inch screen

A flat screen

HDTV compliant

Plenty of input and output plugs

Satellite compatibility

I would definitely get a receiver which is already satellite enabled, because it is the future or even the near future. If you get a satellite TV connection you will have access to HDTV downloads which you can watch on your new home movie theater installation whenever you like.

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Thursday, July 09, 2009

Galaxy Arcade Game - The best of Its Kind

By Terry Standa

In 1971, Galaxy Game was the first arcade video game that was widely known. The following year was the release of Pong, which was the start of the popular gaming industry. Now, gaming is so ubiquitous that it has left the arcades and colonized our computers.

We know live in a world where online games are really popular. These are multi player games which can be played both on the PC and in the home consoled. Online games are played all over the world, with levels of difficulty ranging all the way from beginning to advanced.

There are many online games, ranging from classic arcade games to casino games to online multiplayer role-playing games (RPGs), and many of these are even available free. A unique aspect to role-playing games is the real time environment they inhabit- even after you sign out, other gamers continue playing, which means that when you log back in the game may look completely different from when you left it.

But there are a lot of sites that charge for this privaledge. The way it works is that many of these sites give points to play for wining which can later be exchanged for prizes. For example, pogo.com does this. They even take it a step further because as you earn tokens for winning games, these can later be traded in to be a part of a random drawing.

Many online role-playing games also give benefits to players who pay a charge. For example, the game Runescape allows users to pay to gain access to weapons not available to those playing the game for free. And as gaming grows more popular, games become more and more realistic. Home consoles have allowed users to engage in real time live play, playing with other gamers from all over the world.

Actually on the date of March 27, 2007 the game Uno became the first ever video game that was downloaded over a million times by people. It's popularity really increased when it was available as a download for the console when it reached over 25 million downloads.

However, arcade video games are not the only ones that are readily available to be downloaded. For instance you will also see that many online games are also classic sports video games such as the ever popular and famous Madden football series. There are players playing this game against each other all over the world.

As you would expect, both online and console games have additional content which users can download. For instance the newer games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero allow players to download new songs which can be used to play in the game.

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Wednesday, July 08, 2009

Learning Acoustic Guitar: The Parts of the Guitar and Proper Posture

By Scott Forrester

Some people may think otherwise, but in truth learning to play the guitar is pretty easy. The only thing that you need to do is learn where to start, and the proper place to start is by learning the different parts of a guitar. By doing this you will learn the way it works, and then you'll understand the importance of aspects such as string and pick selection. There aren't that many parts in an acoustic guitar, so we'll go over them fast:

1. The body of the guitar is the big part that you need to worry about. This is where the strings are, and it is the largest part. It has a hole in the center which creates the so und that you hear when you actually play the instrument.

2. Behind the pick hand at the end of the body you will find the bridge. This is the area in which the strings are attached to the guitar before making contact with the hole, and making their way up the neck. On the majority of acoustic guitars, you will find that this bridge is composed of wood.



3. Then there is the neck, which is on the other end of the guitar's body. The neck is on the left, and is long and skinny. The guitar strings go from the bridge all the way to the top of the neck to the tuning keys.

4. In order to make different notes and sounds with your guitar, you need to place your fingers behind the frets. The frets are the golden bars running across the neck, and there are normally twenty four of them.

5. The nut is a rather important part, and it is a divider that is placed in between the neck and head. It is grooved and keeps the headstock from moving during play.

6. Next there is the headstock, which is the topmost section on the neck. This is where the tuning keys are situated.

7. Tuning keys are the metal tabs which you'll see on the headstock itself. This is where the other end of the strings is situated, and you can use the tuning key to change the tone. This is usually referred to as keeping the guitar tuned.

So those are the basic parts of the guitar. After you have learned that you will need to learn to keep good posture while playing, that way your instrument will sound great when you play! Next we will tell you exactly how to accomplish that.

For right handed players: Begin in a sitting position, and raise one of your knees just a little bit. Put the guitar body in such a way that you are holding the neck to the left. Take the neck with your left, and then put the pick in your right. This is a decent posture, and one suitable for playing the guitar. If you need to, you can always use a strap.

If you need to play with your left handed, then just reverse the posture and make sure that you're comfortable. You can sit in any way that you want, so long as you are comfortable and that the guitar sounds right.

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Tuesday, July 07, 2009

Fix Xbox Red Ring Of Death Now

By Orlando Summers

If you're reading this then it's happened to you too, right? Your Xbox 360 was fine one minute, and then out of the blue the green ring of light has turned that diabolical shade of red.

And now you wish to know how you to fix your Xbox 360.

Until now, if you needed to fix your Xbox 360 yourself, you were restricted to some awfully weird and unreliable methods. Have you tried the "Towel Trick" fix yet? If you have not, steer well clear of it. If you have, then you probably already know the "Towel Trick" is more likely to set your Xbox on fire than to mend it. I mean, come on, who really believes that wrapping your Xbox 360 in a towel is going to mend anything?

It's a Net myth. And it's neighboring on "myth" to believe you can crack open the case of your Xbox 360 and fix the difficulty yourself with a soldering iron. The Xbox 360 is a major piece of high tech kit, not a toaster. You try the "solder" fix and all you are certain to do is cause more damage and void your warranty.

So what does that leave you with? Well, you might follow Microsoft's advice and return your Xbox 360 to them to fix on your behalf. But that is going to set you back $140 and shipping if your warranty has expired. And you are not very likely to see your console for six to eight weeks, minimum. Does not that sound like a large amount of cash and fuss just to fix your Xbox 360?

Even if your warranty is still valid, there's still the shipping charge to consider, and you can still have the trouble of packaging your Xbox 360 up safely for its return to Microsoft. And do not forget that two-month wait for it to be returned to you.

Thankfully, there's now a fast, inexpensive, and straightforward way to fix your Xbox 360, thanks to The Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Pro Gamer Edition. It is a complete solution to the dreaded red ring of death you will encounter when your Xbox 360 suffers a general hardware failure.

Now you can fix your own Xbox 360, and you can do it inside two hours, guaranteed. To help you on your way, you'll also receive full customer support from real experts, plus comprehensive video help files, showing you the straightforward steps discovered by tech pros who know the internal workings of the Xbox 360 like the backs of their hands.

Avoid the dear, impractical, and slow methods, and fix your Xbox 360 the only way experts suggest - use The Xbox 360 Red Light Fix Pro Gamer Edition.

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Monday, July 06, 2009

Burning Wii games - download or burn your Wii games

By Ethen Ford

There are several reasons why you might be obliged to make copies of your valued games. The first reason is to have a backups in case your originals get stolen. Wii games are expensive, hence it would cost a lot of money replacing them.

Since wii games are not cheap to come by, your friend might decide to help themselves to your copy not intending to return it! Other reasons could be forgetting where you put your wii game and have it missing for days or weeks. Burning Wii games in order to have backups to use as opposed to the originals is a good idea. You can then keep the originals under lock and key.


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Accidentally, the disc may get tampered through marks made on it by sharp objects, or ran over by children. In order to save you the agony of losing your copy, burning of Wii games in advance can be a worthwhile investment of your time.

Even with burning wii games you must cushion your discs from damage through safe storage, and avoid scratches by always keeping them in discs covers. Security from theft can be enhanced by installing locks and having only authorized access to you games. Keeping a log of the game discs movement can also be helpful. This can reduce the rate of loss.

Due to some unexplained reasons the game's DVD may just fail to function; either due to a program error or overuse which leads to wearing off of the material. Depreciation affects everything including discs, hence the knowledge of burning wii games will bail you out by providing duplicates.

It is advisable to burn Wii games and use the copies to play every day while the originals stay new. And for sharing your games with your friends you may need knowledge of burning wii games so that you share the copies rather than original.

In case you have to travel you may need to try burning wii games so that you carry the copies rather than the original. All travel endeavors are prone to many drawbacks such as car accidents, lost luggage, poor baggage handling and many others. In your destination you might be forced to use a poorly maintained game console that will ruin your wii game disc. Hence, you lose nothing if the copy of your game is damaged by low quality players.

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Sunday, July 05, 2009

Things To Do To Make Up With My Girlfriend

By Sara Summers

Are you always wondering how you can get back with your ex girlfriend? Well, you should first understand that getting back together is a very delicate situation. Your ex girlfriend's feelings are still hurt such as your feelings are hurt too. That's why it is very important that you are careful about what you are actually doing, or else both of your feelings will be hurt even more. Consider the following tips in how to get back with your ex girlfriend.

1 - First and foremost, what was it that you did in order to cause the break up? Girls do not break up with guys completely out of the blue, so there is probably a really good reason behind the action even if you are not immediately aware of what it is. The first step in this process has to be to figure out what went wrong, whether or not it could have been prevented, and how can you can fix it now that you know what it is.

2 - If the break up with your ex girlfriend was entirely your fault, then the first thing that you need to do to help rekindle things is to let your ex girlfriend know that you recognize what happened, you recognize that it was your fault, and that you are sorry for your actions and the unintended consequences.

3 - You should continue to socialize with other people, even though you are trying to court your ex again. Just because you and your ex are not in contact right now, that does not mean that you need to cut yourself off from the rest of the world. You should date another girl, or at least go out and have some fun with your friends. It may even work to your advantage for you to cause some jealousy in your ex partner if you really do want to get them back.

4 - Show your ex girlfriend that you do still care about her, even if you might have already moved on. It is essential for her to know if you really want her back. Let her know that you still have feelings for her. You will be more desirable and more mature in her eyes, and that will make her want you back.

5 - Finally, it is important that you work hard to become friends with your ex again. This will build trust, and will help to make you closer to one another. Afterwards, you should ask her why you broke up in the first place, but be casual about it rather than appearing desperate. She will either admit that it was a mistake that the two of you broke up, or she will let you know that the break up was for the better. Once you have an answer, you can proceed from there.

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Saturday, July 04, 2009

How To Burn Wii Games Anytime You Want

By Cam Halladay

The popularity of the Nintendo Wii is something which has never been seen before in the world of gaming. The system works like no other and it shouldn't shock anyone that there is a lot of interest in copying Wii games to make backups in case of damage or loss of the original game discs.

Wii games are usually in the form of a CD which looks like any other CD or DVD; the difference is you cannot simply copy these discs as you would a music disc. It's a somewhat more complex process than a simple rip and burn operation. Here's some information on copying Wii games to keep a backup of yor favorite Wii games.

Your usual burning software can't copy your Wii games the same way you'd burn a CD. Roxio, Nero, and other popular burning programs just can't copy these disks. That's because there's encoded copy protection on the disk that keeps your computer from being able to make sense of it.

Like any other copy protection developed to date, someone quickly cracked the encryption. You can find programs which are capable of reading the encrypted Wii game discs.

This copy protection breaking software makes copying Wii games as simple as a few mouse clicks. With the software installed, your computer will be able to make sense of the datat on the game disc. Better yet, it's not just Wii discs which can be read using this software; PS3 and Xbox games can also be read.

Even some PC games use encryption that can be broken by these programs. Should you own more than one game system, this software can help you produce backup copies for all of them, not just your Wii.

After you've found and installed a program to help you break the encryption, you'll need to copy the data on your game as a disk image. Once you have this disk image on your hard drive, all you need to do is put a blank DVD or CD into the drive, then instruct the program to burn the image to it.

In many cases, these programs have copying and burning capabilities built in as well as decryption functionality. This makes it less likely that you'll run into trouble copying Wii games.

Thanks to these new software tools, copying Wii games is not quick and easy. It's always a good idea to have backups of your favorite games in case of accidents, theft or loss. Happy gaming!

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Friday, July 03, 2009

Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill 1 Soundtrack

By Zachry Nest

If you are a Quentin Tarantino fan then you know how important soundtracks are to his movies and the Kill Bill 1 soundtrack is no different. Tarantino works as hard picking out the music to include in his movies as he does directing them. He even produces some of the music and in a lot of his work you will find original pieces sung by the actual actors or actresses in the movie.

The music in Kill Bill 1 place an important role. They keep key scenes memorable and epic. Songs like "You're my Wicked Life", which is sung by the late David Carradine, Julie Dreyfus and lead actress Uma Thurman is an epic dialogue that make the Kill Bill movie something special. Because the Kill Bill 1 soundtrack has song from back in the day & some of the latest and greatest music, there are people out there who haven't even seen the movie but own the soundtrack.

Q. Tarantino is also creates original music for his movies. Kill Bill 1 is no exception. One of Tarantinos secret tactics for creating a great song for his movies is to mix long forgotten artists with popular, in demand artists. In the Kill Bill 1 soundtrack you have everyone from Nancy Sinatra and Quincy Jones to Charlie Feathers and Meiko Kaji, plus lots of others. There is music for everyone.

The way Tarantino uses music to accentuate his film style is extremely obvious in the Kill Bill 1 soundtrack. Even without the visuals if you played the CD you get the picture of something very intense, violent but with a story behind it. That is classic Tarantino.

The Kill Bill 1 soundtrack has also shown how Tarantino has evolved over the years in regards to the music he adds to his movies. Probably the most famous Tarantino mix of film and music is Pulp Fiction, but with Kill Bill you can see how the director has evolved by the time he filmed this, his fourth big screen movie. The fans of the Kill Bill 1 soundtrack are many and varied.

What is interesting about Tarantino is that he always keeps his loyal fans, but is still capable of reaching out to a whole new breed of fan through his musical picks to accompany his films. That is not always the case with cultish movies.

His musical selections are often credited with his ability to cross audiences. The soundtrack can invoke many different things for many different people from at least four generations. One interesting thing to note about the Kill Bill 1 soundtrack is that it was released on vinyl.

From a marketing standpoint this was genius on Tarantino's part as in 2003 the nostalgic return of vinyl began. Collectors flocked to the soundtrack for Kill Bill and it continues to sell well today six years after it was first released. Music plays such an important role in movies, even more so in a Tarantino flick. One great thing about Tarantino's soundtracks is that they are timeless. It's easy to listen to them over and over again.

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Thursday, July 02, 2009

Starting A Band

By Danny Reade

Joining a band could be really a challenge for each musician or group of musicians that are planning to have a band. I am currently part of a jazz quartet named "jazzology" and the way I made this band was talking with some friend that often we have been practicing and rehearsing since several months ago.

I personally recommend that the best way you can start joining a band is firstly determining the kind of music you are able to do. If you don't have a clear vision of the type of music you are going to do it will be really difficult join a band.

Joining a band is something that requires of a leader who can have a clear vision of the past, the present (the things we currently have and the resources we have) and a vision of the future. This is basically the first thing you need before start calling people to be member of a band.

The second thing you need to start joining a band is looking for people that have passion for the music in the genre you want to make music. You should also determine if you are going to have commercial purpose or you just want joining a band for enjoy the music or only for practice your art and express what you are and the things you want.

I personally think that if you are planning that music is going to be your career, not your hobby, you are going to require a good advisory so that you band can last for a long time.

If you want to know more about this you only have to read about the story of those remarkable bands that are today legends as The Beatles and other important bands that are currently active in our days.

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