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Wednesday 31 August 2011

Will Fuel Boost Diesel Component Make Your Car Get Better Gas Mileage?

By Luis Roth


In this day and age, for most people choosing green living is a politically suitable thing to do. Nevertheless, when it comes to driving a gasoline operated car, or even a diesel car, there seems to be an unlimited demand for fuel, although the supplies seem to be quite limited. That means it is a wise decision, for car owners who use traditional forms of fuel, to look for alternative sources. Another choice, which is also good, is to use fuel additives to boost your current fuel or diesel. This really is a good way to stretch out gas mileage as well as keeping the vehicle running smoothly.

Utilizing alternative fuel sources is very good for the environment, but there is another reason for doing it. Particular businesses have gotten very rich off buyers of gasoline products, and it would be nice to take that money and give it elsewhere. But if your access to alternative fuel sources is bound by money, or by not having any available in your area, you can do the next best thing. Each time you fill up your tank, use Fuel Boost Diesel Additive, which will give you a better running vehicle, with better gas mileage and so you use less gas. Fuel Boost provides more benefits than just saving you money through the use of less fuel.

No matter whether you make use of regular diesel or even an alternative like biodiesel, you can use Fuel Boost and both save fuel and contribute to the lessening of global warming. The toxic compounds produced by your car will be minimized with Fuel Boost, and, if you drive many miles, the cumulative effect will be substantial. Think about what a potent effect would be caused by all the world's people using Fuel Boost, or doing something similar, to lessen vehicle emissions. You know the effectiveness of "word of mouth", and we could very well awaken this giant by telling others how they can save money while giving the planet a helping hand.

Nearly anything that cuts down on the world's utilization of oil and helps preserve resources is good, so even if the reduction from the use of Fuel Boost is minor, it would still be worthwhile. Fuel Boost will give a person 10% extra miles to the gallon. Imagine the size of the snowball effect when this saving could be achieved on millions of vehicles, from small cars through to giant trucking rigs. Merely a lot fewer new fuel pipelines as a result can be a blessing for our ecosystems, so this idea appears really worth implementing.

Fuel Boost Diesel Additive can be added in directly with the diesel fuel you buy at the pump, or can be put together with alternative diesel fuels. Either way, it will help to make your vehicle run smoother, last longer, get better gas mileage, release less emissions, and save you money. Not only is it great for your car, and your finances, but it is also good for the environment.




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Tuesday 30 August 2011

Places To Purchase Sports Tickets

By Adrianna Noton


The feeling of being seated, or jumping up and down at a sporting event cannot be compared to anything. It is a true excitement that everyone should experience at least once. Television doesn't come close to the real human experience of having sports tickets and watching your home team compete. Sporting event passes are available at many different places.

Online is where you will find most of the available passes and outlets. Great deals can be found on the web through both commercial and private individuals. Most likely the best deals would be provided by private individuals because they are more motivated to sell, therefore will have more flexible pricing. The websites of teams themselves also usually provide a way of purchasing tickets, either directly or through trusted vendors.

Passes may also be available at local grocery outlets. Many grocery stores carry passes of local sports teams that are currently playing. They may not be visible, so be sure to ask an employee for assistance. They will have an arena or stadium map if they sell passes to assist you in picking your seats. Try the local ticket outlet or store if a grocery store that sells passes cannot be found.

Heading straight to the stadium or arena to purchase is another available option. This option should only be exercised if buying in advance. The reason is because games usually sell out very quickly, especially highly anticipated and rivalry games. Do not show up on game day and expect to purchase from the stadium. You will most likely be going home empty handed and disappointed.

If you are a little daring then scalpers are always an option. Buying from scalpers is very risky because many of them are dishonest. If you are able to secure a fair and clean deal then awesome. There isn't anything wrong with it, however you must be careful. The amount of counterfeiters are increasing and preying on your vulnerability. It is also important not to appear too desperate because that could very well raise your cost of admission.

Relatives, friends, and co-workers can be of great assistance in your efforts. Ask if anyone has an extra ticket or a ticket for sale. They may not, but may be able to refer you to somebody who does. It doesn't hurt to ask and you may be surprised with the results.

Contests or sweepstakes are out there and you may try your chances. Radio stations and other community companies and organizations organize contests all the time. Some contests are pure luck and others require a skill. Either way, it'll be worth it if you won.

There aren't many things better than going to a sporting event. All the excitement is really rushing and it is a great experience. All the jumping up and down, cheering, chanting, emotional swings, and even swearing are all part of the joy. Toronto Maple Leafs tickets can be acquired at a variety of venues and locations, and in different ways. Some ways are easier and others require more risk. The way you choose will depend on your needs and preferences.




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Monday 29 August 2011

Going Far Beyond With Much Bigger Sound Stages New York

By George Harris


Sound stages New York where a lot more and larger commercials are filling up more and bigger soundstages. Happy days are here once again from top executives at New York's soundstages. With the demand for their services meeting and sometimes exceeding beyond supply, these supervisors are bold to anticipate that '80s-style immense success is returning to their neck of the media woods. Several facilities, particularly Silvercup Studios, in Long Island City, N.Y. have expanded in anticipation of a continued upswing in business. Others came into existence atop the rising tide of production activity.

A fad for large-scale TV advertisements that required tens of thousands of feet of on-camera production space has become part of the reason for this upsurge. Feature films have led the fad, but series pilots, advertisements, music videos and home shopping programs have followed suit. And then there's the most spectacular of soundstage tenants: the depraved TV talk show or "shout show." A growing number of the programs gravitated to New York, in part to draw studio audiences from the city's ever-increasing pool of ranting psychotics. All the above have contributed to the present wave of studio construction. But several executives say there's a risk to the current state of affairs. If in truth it is the go-go '80s once more, they note, the market must also keep in mind the chance of another economic collapse in its wake.

Tucked away on top an old warehouse on top of of one of Broadway Stages' numerous production facilities, is a 6,000 sq. ft. urban farm. Brooklyn-based Broadway Stages is one of New York City's largest full-service film as well as television, music video production and industrial studio facilities. Aside from hiring lots of people, and producing countless local work opportunities they are the location of the first solar powered sound stage as well as the first organic rooftop farm in The Big Apple.

Now in its third growing season Eagle Street Rooftop Farm is a collaboration between Broadway Stages and the green roof design and installation firm Goode Green. The farm likewise manages a small community supported agriculture (CSA) program, and an onsite green market, and serves area dining establishments even going so far as to bring the produce by bicycle. In addition, in partnership with Growing Chefs, the rooftop farm hosts a variety of educational and volunteer programs designed to bring city-dwellers much closer to their food source. They invite the local community to compost on-site and for many of the school groups visiting, it's their first time visiting a farm or putting their hands and fingers in the earth.

Sound stages New York is a good example of going far beyond in greening efforts as well as producing special joint ventures. It makes sense as food as well as art so frequently seem to come together in the building of neighborhoods. Just like Arcola Theatre in London with its green roof, vegetarian organic caf and community potlucks the Eagle Street Rooftop Farm has turned into a community hub and meeting place for its neighborhood.




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Sunday 28 August 2011

Mystical Expressionism Fine Art

By Jason Lincoln Jeffers


Modern Art has always reflected what the human psyche is experiencing as reality in the present. In general, it makes a commentary on just about everything we observe in society; politically, economically, psychologically, and spiritually. The ancients believed that art in all forms had the potential to transform. The symbols and imagery that were inculcated into the artwork on jewelry, pottery, mosaics, cylinder seals and temples from the ancient world are much more correlative than what has been recorded. In fact, they are timeless and archetypal.

Through the Art of Mystical Expressionism, my aim is to illuminate the esoteric, subtly infusing a variety of elements carrying a common thread between ancient mysticism and theoretical physics. Rooted in the collective unconscious, Mystical Expressionism operates on multiple levels and in multiple dimensions. The archetypal imagery is fashioned with the heart-focused intention to achieve a metamorphic effect on the viewer.

In the embryonic stage, before your brain was created, you were nothing but a heart. The brain came out of the heart, not the reverse. In Chinese acupuncture, the heart is a bridge between mind and body. In all ancient cultures including Hindu, Sumerian, Egyptian, and Hebrew, it has always been the heart that is primary in creativity, not the mind.

The brain reacts to imagery based on preconceived or preconditioned interpretations. The more realistic the art is, the more likely it is going to be translated by the mind in a concrete and predictable manner. The heart, on the other hand, senses on an entirely different wavelength than the brain. For example, the magnetic field of the heart is five thousand times greater than that of the cranial brain. The subtle, abstract imagery of Mystical Expressionism tends to be less conceptual, more heart-centered, and therefore, less mind-based.

As we approach the end of the Mayan Calendar on December 21, 2012, a small percentage of humanity is evolving from an egoic, mind-centered, self-destructive state of suffering into a heart-centered, selfless and creative state of being. Intricately connected to Gaia--our Mother Earth--this burgeoning New Species of humanity will actualize the protective and balancing nature of the sacred feminine.

The ancients believed that art was transformational. Perhaps it's time to look past this world and into the unknown. Something is trying to form.




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Saturday 27 August 2011

Music Therapy - Relaxing Music to Yoga Music

By Jean-Pierre Prieur


Music has been known to speed up the healing process. The vibration of sound is crucial to the hearing impaired and it is a form of communication and an expression of the body's inner workings. Music is effortless. Listening takes no effort and it puts the body in a meditative state and it can emit emotions from sadness to happiness. Music heals the mind with its ability to change the inner thoughts and consciousness. Depression, anxiety and other mental and emotional disorders have been studied and have been decreased by the use of musical therapy.

Soft music, in general, is any song or sound that plays in soft melody and harmony. It may be a soft, slow song or an instrumental of a quiet piano solo. It may also come as a mix of nature sounds

This type of music consists of folk rock, acoustic guitars, pianos, synthesizers, saxophone and electric guitars. It offers a soft, toned-down version of rock music. This type of music often deals with love, life and relationships mostly. Artists like Billy Joel, James Taylor, Chicago and Journey are some of the greatest examples of soft rock. The latest version of this type of music is labeled as adult contemporary or easy listening, with artist like Green Day and Fall Out Boy.

Pop music is the most common genre of music there is. Pop stands for popular music, which means that it is the kind of music that is played for mainstream purposes. A lot of artists have been successful in playing pop music and the instruments that are used vary greatly to produce a mainstream sound. One of the most successful artists to this day when it comes to pop music is Lady Gaga. She has been able to create hits one after the other.

Yoga music is made to accompany yoga stretches and movements. It helps to relax the mind, body and soul to enhance the yoga experience. Artist like Prem Joshua, Adagio and Reema Datta have created some of the most beautiful yoga music, which is intended to create a calm, relaxing flow to go along with any yoga movement. Yoga music also includes spiritual mantras and chants, along with the music.

A healing song or sound may come from any music genre, as long as it can relax or energize the individual. Healing music fulfills the individual's psychological and emotional needs.

Healing music helps to heal the body from the inside out. The musical notes respond to the human organism. The body mind and spirit becomes one, allowing the tones to create a healing effect. Healing music can also consist of chanting, mantras and incantations. The act of sound, vibrations and the five senses allow this music to invade the soul and inner consciousness to bring about healing.

No matter what your preference is, there will always be that song, band or artist that will be able to speak to you through music.




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Friday 26 August 2011

Cayman Airways -the Best Way To Reach The Cayman Islands

By Pauline Serranno Xavier


If you have any reason to visit the Cayman Islands, whether for business or a vacation, the airline you probably want to choose is Cayman Airways. While many people think of other destinations when they think of the Caribbean, the Cayman Islands offer some of that region's most spectacular beaches and scenery. To give you some insight into what Cayman Airways has to offer, we'll be focusing on this airline in some detail.

It is always advisable to research an airline before making your choice, even if it is on Cayman Airways; this is afforded you by various consumer appraisals. You may find that going to the web to get info on some of the air transports will provide a somewhat slanted analysis. There are lots of review sites online, but when it comes to airlines, the first place you should check is Skytrax, which is devoted to rating airlines based on what customers say. You can find any air service and see what those who have used it state. There are varying evaluations listed there for Cayman Airways from a variety of points of view. Some of these assessments have been posted by people who have not had a good experience and sometimes this experience was unavoidable by the airline themselves.

The assumption is that the Cayman Islands is beyond the reach of most travelers, because of its offshore banking activities. It is a place that is only as expensive as you choose to make it, because it doesn't have to be that high. Like nearby Caribbean islands that Cayman Airways flies to, such as Jamaica, you can find many shopping bargains in the Cayman Islands, including local crafts and various duty-free items. When you vacation, it is not necessary to stay in the most luxurious resorts or hotels. You should be going to the Cayman Islands for its natural beauty, and scenery, not to spend your money at tourist traps.

In order to give their patrons more choices and the status to which they will travel, Cayman Airways offers the best variety. There are four specific price categories; Economy Low, Economy Flexible, Business Low and Business Flexible. What you choose will depend on whether you mainly care about getting the lowest possible fare or the greatest amount of perks and flexibility. When you fly one of the two business classes, you will have the opportunity to visit the Sir Turtle Club Lounge at the Owen Roberts International Airport in Grand Cayman, plus the lounges in associate cities such as Tampa and Miami.

A flight with Cayman Airways can bring you to romantic destinations that you'd otherwise only read about or see in movies. You can easily find flights by larger airlines to more populated Caribbean locations, but the Cayman Islands has a more mysterious appeal. It has all of the attractions of other islands with great weather and white beaches, but offering a more private and sophisticated atmosphere. When you do plan a trip there, doesn't it make sense to rely on the airline whose home base is the Cayman Islands -Cayman Airways?

More and more people are starting to appreciate exactly how essential it is to get insurance coverage before they travel. It's good to be covered in case something happens. Seek advice from your neighborhood insurance professional to find out more.




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Thursday 25 August 2011

The Evolving Dining Room

By Nathan Hall


In the great manor houses of the Middle Ages, there was no dedicated dining room. Architecture of the homes of nobles was fairly predictable. The sleeping chambers usually had an adjoining parlour for receiving visitors or carrying out daily activities. The kitchen would have been large and functional, while the Great Hall would have served as a multi-function room large enough to seat the entire population of the house.

During religious or marriage celebrations the Great Hall would have been the venue for entertainment as well as dining. There would have been a great long table or two extending the length of the room, with enough long backed chairs for everyone. The family of the home always had their own raised table at the head of the Great Hall, and of course first choice of each dish as it passed down the line. For the mundane daily meals, it was common for family members to dine separately in private chambers either adjacent to the Great Hall or to their own sleeping chamber. When the Black Death made its way across Europe during the 14th century, many families took to private rooms for their meals to avoid having contact with outside people unnecessarily. Of course, it is also possible the extreme number of people who died from the plague meant there was a great lack of servants.

The trend of taking meals in private chambers continued well into the 17th century, partly out of political reasoning and partly out of fear. When King Henry VIII called for the dismantling of the Catholic monasteries and stepped away from the Vatican, it became inadvisable for all private citizens to speak freely in front of a crowd of people. Eventually, the parlour became the dining room and the Great Hall became something only used on rare occasion. During the 18th century a trend arose in which the ladies of the party would excuse themselves after the meal was consumed, and retire to a drawing room for quiet conversation. The gentlemen would undoubtedly stay in the dining room with their beverages and discuss the issues of the time. Since it was the men who seemed to take leisure there for such length, the dining room began to take on a trend of masculine design.

The practice of the ladies and gentlemen separating after the feast continued well into the 20th century, however there were changes in the size and placement of the dining room. Previously, the small chambers adjacent to the Great Hall (that became dining rooms) were positioned on a separate floor from the food preparation area. It was quite common for food to be stone cold by the time it arrived at the table. Sometime towards the end of the 19th century kitchens were moved up one floor to coincide with the dining room. There would still not have been any indication by diners that a facility of such great work was close by, but the food at least arrived when it was still warm.

As the 20th century progressed, home design changed. It became more practical, less exclusive and far more affordable. Kitchens were adjacent to dining rooms, but a new feature was added: the dinette or breakfast nook. Regular daily meals were typically served in the dinette while the dining room was reserved for special occasions. In some households the dining room was used only for Sunday dinner and family celebrations. Other homes incorporated the formal use of the room only for occasions when guests were dining in the home. Towards the end of the 20th century, home design in the middle to upper class range began to enlarge the family eating and recreation area while getting rid of the formal dining room altogether. The focus was on family time and any special meals were taken outside the home.

Today, we are seeing homes built with a functional dining room that also serves as a place for the family meal. Practicality that incorporates a contemporary design is the choice being made by home owners. In this way, the desire to fulfil the needs of the family while maintaining a keen sense of style in the home is met. Advancing technology has allowed the use of finer materials and a more customized approach to furniture and home design, more so than ever before.

It is not just the dining room that has evolved; it is the entire idea of a house as a home. It is a place for sleep, fellowship and quiet enjoyment with loved ones. The dining room has progressed from a massive multi-function space that echoed every little noise to a well designed functional yet stylish room. Homes today have the ability to accommodate the needs of the family without the cold impersonal feel of a castle, thanks to advancing design and building technology.




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Wednesday 24 August 2011

Ben Henderson Bests Donald Cerrone In WEC Epic

By Ross Everett


The oldest fight sport adage in the world is 'styles make fights'. For that reason, no one knew quite what to expect in Saturday's WEC Interim Lightweight Championship battle between Donald Cerrone and Ben Henderson. Henderson was known for his dominating wrestling skills, while Cerrone has a reputation as a punishing striker. Instead of being a clash of styles, however, it was an instance where the differing approaches of the two competitors complimented each other perfectly. The result was a 'fight of the year' candidate bout that Henderson won by a narrow-yet unanimous-decision.

Henderson opened the fight with a takedown, but quickly got caught in a guillotine choke attempt. He extricated himself from this predicament only to find himself in a triangle choke that appeared for a moment to be a potential fight ending submission. That would not be the case, however, and Henderson would take control in the last half of the round with his powerful takedowns and 'ground and pound' punching assault.

Rounds two and three were all Henderson, as he took Cerrone down almost at will and began to pummel him on the ground. Cerrone managed a couple of submission attempts from the bottom, and did what he could to keep Henderson off of him with upkicks but nowhere near enough to salvage either round.

The tide would turn again in the fourth round, as Cerrone began to time Henderson's takedown attempts. He became much more difficult to get to the ground, as well as administering punishment of his own after stuffing takedowns with punches and knee strikes. Later in the frame, Cerrone came close to ending the fight when he locked in a nasty and unorthodox choke that WEC commentator Frank Mir described as 'almost an inverted rear naked choke'. After some tense moments, Henderson was able to escape. Cerrone would also control the final round, evading Henderson's takedowns while scoring with his striking. He had another potential fight ending submission attempt in the fifth round, as he locked in an arm bar and appeared to have good leverage as he twisted Henderson's arm into a nasty angle.

The decision itself was somewhat surprising, with Henderson winning all three judges' scorecards by identical 48-47 scores. He'd clearly won rounds two and three, while Cerrone was the obvious winner of rounds four and five. This meant that all three judges had given the edge to Henderson in the first round, favoring Henderson's punching attack over Cerrone's submission attempts.

Henderson will now face WEC Lightweight Champion Jamie Varner to unify the titles. Varner entered the cage after the decision was announced to 'cut a promo' on the winner, and suggested the fight take place in December in Phoenix, Arizona though neither the date nor venue has been finalized.




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Tuesday 23 August 2011

Memory Related Matters

By Bond Geoffrey


We aren't speaking human memory here - although that kind of memory is important too. We are talking electronic camera memory. Digicam memory is where your image information or pictures are stored in your digital camera.

The majority of the newer digital cameras have quite small amounts of "built-in" memory. Almost all digicams depend on media or memory sticks for storage. A memory card is like re-useable film. Fill it with your pictures, download the photographs, and then fill the card repeatedly. Media cards don't wear out simply.

To employ a media card, insert it into the matching slot on your camera. When you take a picture, the camera saves the image information to the media card. When the card is full, it has got to be emptied or downloaded to your computer's hard drive. There are many ways to do this. One way is to insert the card into the corresponding slot on the PC. Software does the rest. Another way is to attach the camera to the PC using USB or Firewire technology. The latest method is wireless or Wi-Fi technology-no removing the card from the camera or hooking up wires. At this point in time, only the newest camera models use Wi-Fi.

There are several types of media cards available. Your camera will determine which type you must use. Compact Flash, SmartMedia, SecureDigital, Multi-media, Memory Stick and xD Picture cards are the most common. Media cards are available with capacities ranging up to 2 gigabytes (GB).

When your pictures are transferred to you computer's hard drive, do not forget to back up your images to a new storage gizmo. As trusty as hard drives are, disasters do happen. A second internal drive, an external hard drive, a Zip disk, a CD or DVD is common back up devices. Internet sites are available to store back up photographs for a tiny charge.




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Monday 22 August 2011

What Are The Different Guitar Categories?

By Jack Wogan


Any significant moment of our lives is accompanied by music. Music makes our lives better. But music would not exist without instruments. Among the multitude of instruments, guitar remains one of the most popular. It has been used from ancient times to raise the spirit of people and it still continues to do so. In this article you will find out what the basic types of guitar are as well as their main basic functions.

Classical guitar

Most people believe that this guitar type is used mainly to play classical music. However, this is not true. This instrument features six strings and can be used to play a range of styles such as folk, jazz or flamenco. For the beginners this type of guitar is perfect. Its costs are not that high and you can play many songs with it until your technique improves. You will be able to recognize it very fast because of its wide neck and hollow body.

Acoustic guitar

Very highly regarded for their beautiful sound, acoustic guitars are made by a series of famous producers (Yamaha, Fender or Takamine) from different types of wood such as mahogany, alder or basswood. There are no external devices mounted on this instrument because its sound is produced in the body. However, the sound can be enhanced with the help of a device dubbed pickup. This device is normally placed under the bridge saddle of the instrument itself.

Electric guitar

One of the greatest assets to pop and rock music, the electric guitar is widely used. Its sound is amplified by electronics, which sit on the body of the guitar. The instrument functions on the basis of the direct electromagnetic induction principle. The sound is loud enough only if amplified by a loudspeaker.

To enhance the sound of this instrument you would have to connect it to an amplifier. For the creation of extra effects, you can purchase a guitar effects pedal. This device can be found in online as well as brick and mortar stores at reasonable prices. Make sure you plug it between the electrical guitar and the amplifier.

Bass guitar

Mainly played with the fingers or thumb, the bass guitar is very similar to the electric guitar. Its distinctive features are the neck, which is longer than that of the electric guitar. Musicians use this instrument to create a rhythmic background or better said to keep the 'beat' of the song. The number of strings attached to this guitar is four. Nonetheless, there are bass guitars which feature five or six strings as well.

Along with the piano and violin, guitar remains one of the most classical instruments. People love this instrument because they can learn to play it really fast. So, why not do the same yourself? You will be able to cheer up by singing your favorite song every time you feel sad. All it takes is a little practice and a lot of patience.




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Sunday 21 August 2011

Learning Chords On THe Piano

By Andy Penbram


If you have chosen to teach yourself how to play the piano at home instead of going to a private piano instructor then you may most definitely have got a home learning course online or a piano learning DVD. The first thing you'll learn is the best way to find all of the notes on the keyboard and how to play 1 or 2 essential tunes. The very next step is to begin to learn certain basic chords... Playing recognizable tunes with chords puts you on the right track to becoming a proper piano player. Mostly this happens pretty speedily.

Piano chord basics are all that's needed at this early stage and piano chords are essentially really simple to play. The simplest piano chord consists of only three notes. Also, in its most straightforward form the base or first of these 3 notes is the note of the name of the chord itself. This implies that for a C chord, the note at the bottom will be C itself.

The subsequent notes are very simple also... Simply go up 2 and then 2 once more. This means that from the base of C for instance, you move up two notes to the E and then 2 more up to the G. Therefore the notes of the C chord are C, E, G.

When you start to play other chords it might become a little more complex due to the flats and sharps. In the key of D as an example the F is usually played as F sharp so that the chord of D is, D F sharp A. The pattern of this basic chord however will remain the same. The bass of the chord then move up 2 and up two again.,, as straightforward as that.

Insert a bass note and a little rhythm to these chords and you'll be playing good sounding music in a flash. You will find it pretty easy to remember the patterns of each chord but simply to be certain you get it right there is is a chord sheet available on my web page to set you straight. This shows you the indispensable notes that each chord consists of.




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Saturday 20 August 2011

Finding Arcades And Attractions In Toronto Is Easy

By Adriana Noton


Canada, as a nation, is actually quite mysterious to the those in the outside world and that's just because the prevailing stereotypes don't do much to provide insight into it's cities. The Olympics in Vancouver introduced the world to a country that values nature and being progressive. In fact, Toronto, the largest city in the nation and the financial capital, is considered one of the great cities of the world and it is committed to building towards the future. Living in or visiting this city can be exciting with the variety of arcades and attractions in Toronto.

Committed to embracing the future, Toronto has been one of the first large cities to integrate technology throughout all of its neighborhoods. This embrace of technology extends to arcades as residents love to try out the newest and oldest games available.

Thinking about the future is fine, but tourists and residents alike are dazzled by the dozens of arcades and amusement centers that are populated throughout the area. While some flock to more high tech centers with virtual reality games, many folks are turning towards the classics and inundating centers featuring massive collection of pinball machines, foosball, air hockey, and pool.

Finding the right venue for your family involves utilizing Toronto's wi-fi network. There are a variety of sites that keep you up to date concerning businesses, restaurants, and seasonal events. Also, you can download apps right into your smart phone that will alert you to what is happening.

It isn't all just fun and games, however, in Toronto. This city is thriving and similar in feel to New York in that you see the influence of various cultures and ethnicities everywhere you go.

If it's more food that you're interested in, no visit can be complete without visiting Chinatown. Unlike other big cities, this Chinatown is truly considered one of the best in the world and you can sample a variety of fantastic dishes in restaurants all through this eclectic neighborhood.

The number one tourist attraction in the city can be found in Eaton Centre. It is modeled after the Galleria in Milan, Italy this retail palace hosts some of the greatest retailers in the world, as well as a number of homegrown Canadian designers.

Considering this is a mall, however, many residents like to scour the different shops that are strewn throughout town that are related to the different ethnicities. There is exciting shopping to be had with Greek, Portuguese, and Indian flavors to name only a handful.

Another fantastic place to spend the day is at the Waterfront. Similar to Chicago, you can find a number of museums and science centers build against a beautiful backdrop. This environment also hosts the many festivals that come to town including the Toronto International Film Festival, or TIFF. TIFF has become a major player in the cinema circuit and has been the premiere for a variety of future Oscar contenders. Find out what Toronto has to offer today!




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Friday 19 August 2011

The Perfect Look Is Waiting For You At Costume Shop Calgary

By Dorothy Dixon


There are no bigger days during the year for children than their birthdays, Christmas, and Halloween. This last one is especially treasured because of the possibility of dressing up like the characters that they love and collecting enough candy to last them for months and months. Adults possess a fondness for this holiday as well because of the ability to be children for the night as they dress up as whatever they want, but finding the right costume is difficult unless you go to costume shop Calgary.

It can be hard to find costumes, especially for women, that aren't overtly sexual. It seems like any costume, no matter what the occasion, needs to showcase as much skin as possible and while this is fine for young college girls out for a drunken time, most other women just want something interesting.

This sexualization and, frankly, lack of imagination, has many consumers making their own outfits over months, but not everyone has the time or skills to make this a reality. There are online outlets that can create something from scratch, but this option is expensive and not everyone wants to keep these clothes.

This business has everything divided into eras and pricing, as well as giving you the option to actually try on outfits. Also, you can purchase or rent your look for the evening - must consumers prefer to rent because of the fact that they would must likely not wear these looks again.

Becoming someone else for the evening can be extremely fun and having hundreds of looks to choose from can make the choice that much easier. For most consumers, if they really want to be a certain character they have to spend months making the look on their own and a large percentage of adults just don't have this kind of free time.

Wanting to transform yourself for the evening is what makes Halloween such an enduring and beloved holiday. Being able to do it properly is what makes a costume shop the obvious choice when you're out looking for the right outfit. Read more about: costume shop calgary




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Thursday 18 August 2011

MIDI Controller 101: For a Music Workstation a MAC or a PC with Windows?

By Donald Grossy


"What should I use for my music-making, should I purchase a MAC or a PC?" If you're a person asking the same question, then this article will be of great help. In here, you'll know what the greatest issues are when you're selecting what to purchase between a MAC and PC. Worry no more; this is the summary for you.

For those people making price a giant consideration, then a PC would be a good choice. MAC cost more than any computer within the same range of quality. You are able to save more from a PC since you can also, customise it exactly how you would like it. You can buy separate parts from computer stores with the directions you need and then you build up your very own (that is if you know how).

Another thing that makes PCs more cost efficient than MACs is that MACs cannot be fully upgraded. If you want to upgrade your MAC, you buy a newer one with higher specs. Purchasing parts to include to your old PC, like that of a PC doesn't work with MACs. For MACs, you want to buy a whole new one for you to have a quicker memory.

When it comes to productivity, MACs win in this category. MACs work direct out of the box. There is not any need for configuration tests, compatibility tests, software installations, and the likes. MACs ' computer parts are made solely by Apple so you would not need to bother about incompatible parts like many PC users found out, just because there are at present many manufacturers and distributors of PC parts.

Also, in MACs, music-making would not be impeded by worms, viruses. MACs have conflict resistant systems thus making your work faster because you do not have to reboot your system now and then.

You see, there are rather more considerations but these 2 are just the most critical. Both computer types have their advantages and drawbacks. You will tell me, 'you failed to give a specific answer, merely a common one. ' Here's the precise one, if you can afford a MAC with an Intel processor, go with it. Still, it all boils down that we've got our own preferences and almost all things are subjective, including this.




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Wednesday 17 August 2011

It's Very Easy These Days To Watch The Simpsons Movie Online For Free

By Bernard Young


In July of 2007, if you were a fan of The Simpsons, you were knee deep in merchandise and lining up outside local theatres to see The Simpsons Movie, an eighty-seven minute extravaganza that featured the death of Green Day, the introduction of "Spider Pig" AKA Plopper, and the encasing of Springfield beneath a giant glass dome by order of the EPA and President Schwarzenegger.

The theatrical release of The Simpsons Movie grossed over 527 million dollars and was the 8th highest grossing film of 2007. It received broad critical acclaim and was considered a huge success.

## Now you are able to watch The Simpsons Movie online

For casual and die hard Simpsons fans alike, not to mention fans of excellent animation and satirical comedy, The Simpsons Movie is now available to watch for free online. If you don't own the DVD and you want to revisit a film that really made you smile, you are in luck, and if you never saw the movie in the theatre (perhaps you were in a coma or in prison at the time) then you are in for a real treat.

## You have a lot of options available to you

There are several sites available that will make it possible for you to watch The Simpsons Movie online. There are general movie websites and sites devoted completely to The Simpsons. You have the option to either stream The Simpsons movie directly to your computer screen or download it to your hard disk to be able to watch it later at your leisure.

## The level of quality will probably surprise you

You might be thinking to yourself, "I don't want to watch a choppy, pixillated bootleg of this fine piece of cinema, I'll just rent or buy the DVD." If you haven't watched movies online in a few years, you'll be surprised just how far the quality has come. You can now expect to find DVD quality picture and sound.

## If you are a huge fan of The Simpsons you can easily find full episodes online as well

There are entire sites available dedicated solely to The Simpsons where you can enjoy all of your favourite episodes for free. You can for example enjoy The Simpsons Season 22, every episode, on your home computer any time of the day or night.

If you are hoping to watch the Simpsons Movie online, you have but to perform a few quick Google searches to find a site that will grant you the opportunity.




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Tuesday 16 August 2011

Voice Opportunities in the Entertainment Sector

By Jeff Henderson


Over the decades, the entertainment industry has managed to change its face as a result of advancements in technology which have helped expand the kind of career openings that are available to folks. Gone are the days when films, television shows and dramatic presentations were mimed and people were compelled to believe the meaning behind visual performances. Today, voice over roles provide folk with the opportunity to change the feeling and emotion of specific scenes by narrating thoughts and events.

If you're seriously considering getting into the voice over industry, the internet contains never-ending delicacies ' of information regarding voice over jobs, from breaking into the industry to landing the perfect jobs. Have a look at some of the topic areas below that you're going to be in a position to find info on:

All you Need to Know about Voice Overs : the web will typically provide very detailed information on general voice over topics.

Becoming a Voice Over Artist: you will probably be able to find information on what's required to get you to the point of being a successful voice over artist.

Locating the Best Voice Over Agents: having the ability to use the internet to find good voice over agents to help raise your career is perhaps the best move you could make as a newcomer to voice over roles.

Getting the Best Voice Over Training: of course, voice over coaching is completely crucial when preparing yourself to work in the voice over industry. Having a great sounding voice will not always get you the type of voice over jobs you have an interest in.

Scoping out Great Voice Over Talent: talent scouts as well as film, television and theater directors often use the Net to find talent for their approaching voice over projects.

Get the Practice you Want with Voice Over Script: many sources on the internet will tell you that practicing voice over scripts is a sure way to sharpen your skill and make a big impression at your audition.

Tips for Doing a Voice Over Recording: as you will find when doing voice over research online, the technical considerations of a voice over recording could make or break your attempts to hop into a voice over type career.

Landing Quality Voice Over Work: perhaps one of the finest paths to really get good voice over jobs is to zoom in on a particular type of presenting , e.g. Films, commercials, television shows, and master the art of doing voiceovers for a specific niche.

Selecting voice over jobs is a good way to get into the entertainment industry without putting yourself at the leading edge of an on-screen or on-stage dramatic display. And the great thing is you can create an impact that's just as meaningful as that made by actors and actresses.




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Monday 15 August 2011

Some Gossip About Eminem

By Marianne Moore


* Eminem is the fastest selling hip-hop artist as recorded by The Guinness Book of World Records.

* One of the Requirements to be signed to Shady Records is you have to battle Eminem

* Eminem wrote lyrics for the soundtrack of 8 Mile during film breaks. He got so absorbed in the task that film crew members would have to pull the notepad from under him.

* Em was bullied as a kid because he was small and was often mistaken as retarded. He would hum melodies to himself not knowing it was loud enough to be heard by everybody. (He still does today. He also said that he is always writing and that he cant stop writing because ideas keep flowin' in.)

* Em is of Scottish and Welsh decent.

* Em has been falsely reported dead by a car crash 4 times and a drug overdose once.

* Eminem is the oldest member of the Dirty Dozen.

* He loves Spiderman.

* Eminem and his family are all Baptists although he is not at all religious.

* Eminem is near-sighted and wears glasses.

* Eminem is interested in all types of gadgets.

* Eminem has a favourite porn star named Janet Jacme.

* Kim and Em's term of endearment is "Stinky".

* Even though it was reported that Eminem had attempted suicide it was untrue. He has mistakenly overdosed on anti-depressants to fight his depression.

* He wears a platinum bracelet and ring and both have "DAD" inscribed on them. Both are from his daughter.

* Despite his chosen profession, Em is still a very quiet individual (much like his character Rabbit) which either surprises or annoys the **** out of people.

* He used to hate it when people stared at him.

* Eminem's favourite actor is Robin Williams.

* The Matrix is Eminem's favourite movie of all time.

* His talent for words and lyrics was spotted at age 4 when he put words together that rhymed.

* At age 11, Eminem had an infatuation with Madonna.

* The first concert he ever went to is Run DMC, Big Daddy Kane and Queen Latifah in Detroit.

* Eminem prefers to cut his own hair.

* Em's fave dance song is Busta Rhymes's "Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See".

* Eminem and Dr. Dre's first choice for Stan was Macaulay Culkin but he was in a play at the time. Dre then picked Devon Sawa because he thought he looked like Em.

* Lose Yourself is one of the songs most likely to lead to car crashes according to polls.

* Rocket Man was dedicated to Eminem by Elton John himself.

* Eminem is extremely modest despite his success.

* Shannon Elizabeth was Em's first choice to be the girl in 'Superman'.

* Neil Tennant (Petshop Boys) has a crush on Em and wishes that the events in their song "The night I fell in love" would happen to him.

* Em and Hailie has a cat named Tigger.

* For his 8 Mile role, Em dropped from 168 lbs to 145 lbs - extreme dedication to be fit for the role.

* Em wears size XXL clothes.

* Eminem's mother and father were in a band together.

* Eminem's friends say that he doesn't like to drive.

* Em does not smoke

* When he was young he liked to spend his evenings memorizing the dictionary to increase his vocabulary.

* Eminem originally wanted to become a comic-book artist.




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Sunday 14 August 2011

How To Choose The Best Golf Simulator

By Joe Maldonado


The best golf simulator should be high definition, user friendly, and easy to use. First we need to know about the game of golf itself. Golf is actually a very expensive game, which is why some people end up using simulators. Additionally, when a golfer is playing golf, they need to consider things such as distance to the green, information about par, swing measurement and the motion of wind and curve of the ball. Sometimes it becomes very difficult to understand everything at a glance. Also, in the event that there is bad weather a golfer not able to practice on an outdoor golf course. Some people would love to play golf, but they are unable to find the opportunity to play on an outdoor course. Golf simulators are the perfect way to solve this type of problem.

With the best golf simulator, a golfer can create a golf room in house so they can continue to practice throughout the year. Virtual golf is actually very close to the real thing. When it is impossible for someone to join world famous courses, the simulator gives golfers a chance to experience the next best thing.

There are many types of golf simulators available on the market, but not all of the golf simulators will offer you the best features. You will need to take certain things into consideration when purchasing a simulator. Look for sensor technology that will be easy to maintain. A good selection of golf courses must also be included, along with an easy and user friendly interface. It should be easy to customize the game to suit the needs of the player. Also consider how portable the machine is going to be. You should look for a simulator that won't cost as much to repair, and also look for a good swing analyzer. All of these features are important when you are looking for the best golf simulator.

You also want your golf simulator to include to the capacity of using a launching monitor in both indoor and outdoor area. A good simulator will have an efficient record keeping database as well as strong performance analyzer tools. These tools help the golfer understand what must be done in order to improve their performance. Look for a simulator that has a large and well maintained built-in library, as well as a good help manual. Some of the best ones have extremely high quality visual effects and lighting. Many golf simulators are available, but ProTee simulator, TRUGOLF simulator and GC2 Foresight, Dancin' Dogg Golf Simulator, Golf Launchpad Golf Simulator and EA Sports Golf Simulator are some of the most popular simulators on the market. They all have a great deal of features and benefits.

When purchasing golf simulation technology, you might decide to choose one of them that we have already mentioned above. The brand of the simulator is not really as important as the features and interface. If you want create a well decorated golf room in your home, then you need to be able to determine which one will be the best golf simulator to suit your individual needs.




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Saturday 13 August 2011

Tips to find Band For Wedding Reception?

By Louisa Farrelly


Every amazing party has 3 things in common: tasty food, good ambiance, and great music. As you plan your special event, you'll be bombarded with choices about everything from color schemes to pudding platters, but when it comes to deciding on the music you would like for your gigantic bash, it actually comes down to 2 main categories: live music or recorded music. In this article, we're going to be talking about the advantages of hiring live bands for a party or marriage.

Recorded music is an easy and cheap fix. Anybody can make a play list and play it on a stereo system, and almost everyone has the knowledge to burn a CD of their favorite music. Even a child can plug in their transportable MP3 player and just hit shuffle. But where is the fun in that? This is a great thing to do for a small gathering at home , but for an extra-special event like a marriage or anniversary party, you would like to make it a noteworthy experience.

You could go with the choice of hiring a professional DJ service, but face it: many of us have been to receptions with a DJ, and the result's usually pretty cheesy. DJ services usually have their employees follow a prescribed script, complete along with cheesy jokes and cliche play lists. How often have you been to a wedding reception where the DJ played a long list of disco classics and Top 40 pop hits? You have the choice of selecting the idiom of music you need with a DJ service, but if you need something a little more sublime or if you need some good rock, there is not any better choice than hiring a live band..

The musicians that you hire will want to make an impression on you and your visitors with their skills, unlike a DJ who simply has to play the correct recorded music. In this fashion, a live group is far better because they're going to work hard to play their best and put on a great and entertaining show for your party guests. They feel connected to the music that they play, and that connection translates to a personal commitment to performing to the very best of their abilities.

The ambiance that an onstage music performance can contribute to your event is perhaps the greatest benefit to hiring a live band. For example, if your marriage reception is a black tie affair, having a group of musicians playing in a string quartet would add an unmistakable touch of class and refinement to the final environment of your reception. Similarly, if you need to make an atmosphere where people are going to want to get up and dance, a high energy rock or soul band can actually create the mood wanted to get folk out of their places and onto the floor.

If you choose to hire a band for your event, all you have got to do is get online and conduct a straightforward Internet search. There are countless music booking sites out there where you can enter in your location, kind of event, and the sort of music you would like to hear and the site will create a listing of all the musicians in your neighborhood. You can check out pictures and hear samples of their music, and then meet the band immediately through the data given on the booking site.




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Thursday 11 August 2011

How To Learn To Draw Cars

By Owen Jones


Do you like drawing or painting? If so, have you ever considered drawing or painting cars? You might even be able to earn some money out of it. Young drivers love their first car and older drivers love their flashy cars. You could sketch their cars and then sell the sketches to them or offer to make a painting from your sketch.

The good thing about drawing cars is that whilst they are still, they are perfectly still and they do not change their outline or colour like humans change their expressions, stances and clothes. In fact, it would be fairly easy to compile a collection of sketches of fairly exotic cars as well - cars that most people could never even hope to own.

So, how would you go about doing that? Well, the first thing to do is make a decision which sort of cars or vehicles you want to draw. That normally equates to the kind of cars that you find beautiful. You might like vintage, classic, sports or racing cars. Or drag or Formula One or luxury cars or any other type.

Granted some of these sorts of cars are not easy to see unless you live in a big city, yet you may find a manner around that. You may get able to produce some fantastic drawings from decent photos, videos, manufacturers' advertisements or Internet promotions.

The thing that you have to do, by whichever means you have accessible to you, is familiarize yourself with your subject. Just as early painters used to become involved with autopsies in order to understand the underlying bone and muscle structure, so should the aspirant drawer of cars study the basic structure of cars.

All cars are basically the same, merely as all humans are in essence the same, and each body is different yet every create of car is different too. Begin with the general and effort your manner towards the specific. In other words, familiarize yourself with the basics of cars but then the particulars of the model that you want to draw.

If you are already an experienced sketcher, I do not want to tell you how to suck eggs, and if you are only beginning out, I would like to give you some pointers.

Make your initial sketches pretty easy. Start by drawing fundamental shapes: most cars are oblong with squarish side windows and oval front yet rear windows. When you have a fundamental shape, you can begin trying to add some specifics.

Do not get worried about going more than your initial lines in order to make the shapes more realistic. When you begin, your car may look as if it is emerging from a fog, and the next time you draw a car, the lines will get better but more accurate from the start.

The main thing is not to be worried about making mistakes and only listen to critics who have tried sketching themselves.




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Wednesday 10 August 2011

Simple Scoring Mechanics in Bowling

By Brandon Byrd


Bowling as occasionally known as tenpins is an indoor sport played on the polished wooden or synthetic flooring by teams or people. Bowling is very well-liked in the US and to other countries, as well.

In bowling games, the players or sometimes-called bowlers, roll ball towards ten pins. The pins are usually created from wooden or plastic, organized in triangular formation, with the headpin 60 feet from the foul line. The bowling ball is created from numerous supplies like but not restricted to; rubber, plastic, urethanes.

Bowling video games consist of ten runs each sport, known as frames. The bowlers would try to knock down all ten pins. The scores are stored on a sheet or video clip display which list the bowler's names, the frames, the number of pins knocked down with each ball, and the final scores.

During the initial 9 frames, the bowler rolls one or two balls. If the bowler knocked down all of the ten pins using the initial throw of ball, the bowler rolled a strike, the best roll feasible. An X is recorded around the scoresheet or display, and then the bowler will obtain 10 points from the 10 pins becoming knocked down plus a bonus of the number of pins the bowler is going to knock down within the subsequent two bowls. So, the utmost feasible score inside a strike body is thirty.

But, if there are nonetheless pins standing following the initial toss of a frame, the bowler takes another shot. By knocking down all the remaining pins, the outcome is really a spare. A slash (/) is recorded on the scoresheet or screen, and the player will obtain 10 factors as well as a bonus with the quantity of pins knocked down with the subsequent throw. The utmost score inside a spare frame is 20. The computation is, the spare's ten points followed by an additional 10 if the subsequent body is really a strike.

When the bowler failed to knock down all the 10 pins in both throws, the points with which the bowler will get is just the total quantity of pins knocked down. If a bowler did not knock down even one pin, a dash (-) will be recorded on the scoresheet.

Gamers who rolls spares but strikes throughout the tenth and final frame will obtain bonus. Bowlers who roll a spare will get an additional ball, and the number of pins knocked is added towards the score. Bowlers who roll a strike will get two more balls to attempt to to become added to their earlier scores. Another terminologies in bowling video games are turkey, which suggests 3 strikes in a row, along with a split, which suggests a large gap between the remaining pins after a throw.

A player can obtain a top score of 300 or known as an ideal game, by registering a strike in each frame and around the last two extra balls. Ideal bowling video games rarely happen. Most of the expert bowlers only average more than 230, and amateurs possess a difficult time making even one hundred.




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Tuesday 9 August 2011

Easter Crafts Guide

By Kate Thomas


When people hear the term Easter crafts, they usually think of people decorating Easter eggs. Well, they are correct, as most people do decorate eggs for Easter. However, there are many more Easter crafts that you can make that don't include eggs. Sure, Easter eggs as Easter egg crafts are fun to make and that's traditionally what people do, but what about other Easter crafts, such as making Easter bunnies and other Easter related items with such things as paper plates, tissue paper and even construction paper? And don't forget the crayons and markers. With enough imagination, a little time and the right enthusiasm, you can build an entire room full of Easter crafts to accommodate any Easter get together.

Let the kids have something fun in their plastic Easter egg! Another great idea is to put little toys or stickers in them, maybe a rubber ball, or a stick-on tattoo. They may head to church, if they are celebrating Jesus' resurrection from the grave, as Easter is supposed to represent, or they may just go out to eat with their family, friends and whoever else they wish to spend this glorious day with. One idea you can implement with your Easter crafts is to give them out as gifts to your friends and family whenever you get together.

Make the eggs creative and fun filled, keep in mind that some kids are too young to eat certain types of candy, give them something else to enjoy!It's much more personal, it's handmade after all, and it will go great in their home, in their car or wherever else they wish to put it. They'll love the originality and the thought that you put into the Easter craft and they'll likely keep it in remembrance of you and the special day you spent together.

Another idea for Easter crafts is to use them to decorate your home if you have company over on Easter day. Having a party or get together at your home is a fine idea and what better way to show your Easter spirit is to decorate your home with Easter crafts. You could cut shapes out of paper plates and color them to look like Easter bunnies or you can use the above mentioned materials, such as construction paper, tissue paper and coloring tools and make whatever you'd like to decorate your home in all sorts of colors. You can fill the basket with the left over candy, a small stuffed animal and a book, or a board game. You can put McDonald's dollars in there or tickets to the zoo or the movies.

It is fun to watch the little ones scurry around in their Sunday best with their tiny blue suits, little yellow sun hats or pink frilly dresses. It will do wonders for your home, your get together and your Easter crafts should put everyone in the celebratory mood.




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Monday 8 August 2011

Preparing For that Fantasy Football Time

By Ken Willis


I'm as excited as any one that fall is nearly right here due to the fact that means that we could commence to gear up for fantasy football. Fantasy football is loved by enthusiasts all across the nation who can't wait to start out picking players for his or her lineups. They've got been waiting around for the football league to settle this lockout to get a definitely extended time.

This is the time when teams are returning to training camp and free agency is under way. You really have to keep track of player movement because that is critical to anybody that is serious about winning their league.

If you draft the wrong player then you can wind up destroying your draft and becoming the laughingstock of your league. Nobody wants to be the guy that drafts Tiki Barber, only to learn that he retired a few years ago. That is why you have to keep up with player movement so that you know where players are going. Stay tuned to all of the player news by watching NFL transactions.

If you want to avoid making that mistake then you have got to check out my most recent fantasy football rankings. I have finally put out a guide on the best quarterbacks that you should draft for your teen. I have ranked the top 30 quarterbacks in the leagues based on a number of factors. I have used all of the statistics from the past season and figured my projections for the current season.

I have also factored in their position on the depth chart and the schedule that they are playing. Many of the youngest quarterbacks in the league have a serious chance to be starters this coming season. They could put up some really big numbers that most people are not expecting to see.

A few of the old professionals look like they are ready to head out to pasture. You do not want to make a mistake at the top of the draft when you need a signal caller. Go with a player that you can trust and pick a great quarterback. That way your team has a secure stable anchor to be built around.




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Sunday 7 August 2011

Brief Outline Of Buying A Billiard Table

By Adriana Noton


Playing on a billiard table can be a blast with the right people. Nights out at bars or clubs often feature fun and games, and people love to play pool. Friends can bond over the game, and those who are completely new at it can jump in and enjoy it. Such tables are found at many different locations and offer individuals the chance to have a good time.

Pool halls are enjoyable places to visit because they allow people the chance to enjoy each other's company. Food and drinks are available, and men and women can take breaks and enjoy each other's company. Also, bigger halls allow multiple groups the chance to play at the same time.

Sometimes, an individual will reach a point where he/she has become intrigued with the game enough to think about buying a pool set for the home. Large stores offer an array of options of all different prices, and people can browse through the choices and pick one of their own liking. There are all kinds of styles available, from basic models to models that have been jazzed up with quite intricate carvings in the sides.

Regular tables feature six side pockets and a flat felt playing surface with standard measurements. In addition to these traditional sets, companies also make bumper pool tables, which feature little pegs that protrude from the surface and make it more difficult to sink balls. Some people prefer the game this way, and might want to look into a bumper set.

Accessories are always important, and can be had for much cheaper prices. Ball sets can be found at sporting goods stores. Cue sticks and chalk are also available. Sometimes special racks are made which can be mounted on the walls to hold these accessories.

With any expensive purchase, people must look for bargains when at all possible. Saving money is paramount these days, and if one can conserve just a bit of cash on a large purchase, then that cash can be saved for something else. In order to do this, it is crucial that people hunt around before they decide on something to finally buy.

One thing that everyone should think about is how they will get their sporting objects home once they have made a purchase. Delivery services usually exist for a little extra fee, which is the way to go. It does not pay to try to lug a big piece of furniture home by oneself. This can damage the object and ruin the day of the purchaser.

In looking for a billiard table people should be careful in their research and not buy something until they are sure it is the right fit. A good purchase should make people happy and lead to many years of entertainment.




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Saturday 6 August 2011

Some Simple Steps on How to Clean Your MIDI Controller

By Donald Grossy


Musicians are, more frequently than not, busy folk, they compose music, go to places where they believe they can find their incentive to find music, go to gigs, bars to play their music, etc. We do not always take time to stop for a second and have time to clean our MIDI controllers - it is tiresome and time-consuming. But fess up or not, there are still rare moments when we come to an awareness that our musical tools somewhat require a small cleaning. Well, for all those busy musicians out there, I have come up with 3 easy steps for you to give your MIDI controllers a little break from all of the dirt and dust without you having to go thru a tiresome and time-consuming act.

Use a clean cloth with white-colored toothpaste to wipe your keys with. You can also use milk or water and put it in a fabric but it should not be dripping wet. Rub the keys gently rather than washing them. Wipe the rest, like the knobs, faders, LED, screen with the same cloth you used for cleaning the keys.

Wait for the MIDI controller to dry and then check all of its connections as well as its condition. Plug in all of your wiring and plug it in before you open up the MIDI keyboard. Turn the volumes up and the other knobs and faders as well and be on the lookout about any sounds that you're not meant to hear or any weird results of your cleaning.

Eventually, for storage, keep the MIDI controller the wrong way up so you can minimise the accumulation of dust and dirt onto the keyboard but instead they are only on the lower side of the controller. Which will save some time and effort too.

Following these steps will not just save you from all the time and effort you will waste by taking your full MIDI controller down and individually cleaning its pieces, you may also prolong the life of your MIDI controller or MIDI keyboard.




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Friday 5 August 2011

Achieving mastery of The Piano

By Andy Penbram


Here is some info for any amateur piano player who wants to move onto more advanced piano lessons and really master the piano or keyboards. This could be a journey from beginners level passing thru intermediate and advanced levels till finally arriving at true master piano player level. On this path there are unhappily too many scholars who never get past the 1st most principal beginners level.

The 1st levels of piano or keyboard playing can be grouped into 2 separate kinds, persons who learn to read music and people who learn to play by ear without music. The beginner piano player who learns to read music will at first learn how to find all of the notes on the keyboard and associate them with the written notes on the musical staff. Simple tunes can then be performed by reading the music. The player who learns to play by ear will also learn how to find the notes on the keyboard and might even learn several basic chords at this time too.

With each one of the notes learned the beginner can now go forward onto an intermediate phase. This will usually comprise learning how to play a couple more difficult pieces for the pianist who is learning to read music. This could comprise reading off 2 staves and playing with both hands at the same time. Essential chord progressions and rhythms using both hands at once is what awaits the student who is learning to play by ear.

At the more advanced levels of playing the music reader must learn some reasonably hard pieces that will stretch their abilities and physically strengthen the fingers and the coordination. The student who has selected to play by ear will by this point be playing tunes integrated into the chord progressions. It'll be really likely that at this level they will be able to play most melodies that they hear and to also discover the chords with minimal effort.

To advance on to master level the two different techniques of learning are usually combined. Playing by ear and reading music both come naturally to the true master. Each of the two techniques have their advantages and disadvantages. Countless players who've learned to read music will become technically especially skilled but might lack expression and emotion. The opposite can be assumed for the student who learns how to play only by ear, they would find it difficult to be more technical and will lack the discipline that makes the scholar who has learned how to read music. There should be no problem for the real master to be able to read music and play by ear in the same way.

There are many home study programs available for download for amateur and intermediate students that will help you move onto the more advanced levels of playing. The best thing about these courses is that they have video and audio files so you can be taught as if you had a piano teacher right there in your place.

Most significant of all however is that almost all the best programs will teach you how to read music and the way to play by ear at the same time. Being taught like this you'll have the foundation to move ahead onto far higher levels and will have the advantages of the 2 techniques of learning direct from the start




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Thursday 4 August 2011

Age Old Attraction of African Drums

By Claudia Kasen


The rhythm of African drums actually gets to you "you can't ignore it: it will get your toes tapping and you're feeling drawn in by the intense, resonating beat and distinctive sound of these ancient instruments that have endured for many years and are still popular the world over. Their influence has spread to many countries, most noticeably the Caribbean, the West Indies and South America.

Perhaps one of the reasons they are so amazingly popular is that they do not require you to be in a position to read music or have great musical talent: if you have a sense of rhythm you can like playing these drums for hours. In spite of their primitive simplicity: they're so basic; goblet formed, made sometimes of hardwood with goatskin stretched ott; they've an enduring appeal and are played widely even today.

There are a few companies which specialize in the manufacture and distribution of these dazzling instruments and you'll have absolutely no issues in finding a source for them. Among the number one brands are Remo, Tiger, Kambala, Toca and Meinl. Some African drums are now manufactured in synthetic materials, but if you can get your hands on a genuine drum, made in Africa, although it is reasonably old, do not hesitate to buy it, as you'll have a treasure in your possession.

Go to nearly any African hamlet and you are likely to hear someone playing African drums, typically with an audience of one or two youngsters gathered around, with some listening and others dancing nonchalantly to the compelling rhythm. There are legitimate videos posted on You Tube, depicting just such scenes. You'll hear them being played in bars in Jamaica or in towns and towns in Nicaragua or Brazil. Once you have the drum in your possession, it is ready to be played and the more you play it, the more at ease you will be with the instrument. Play a bit of appropriate music on a CD and go with the music with the drum. You will find infinite ways of effortless entertainment for several hours.

The most widely known African drums are the djembe drum, djun djun, bougarabou, gadzo, conga and kpanlogo but there are others and they have all played an important role in African culture and faith for decades. They're used at weddings, funerals, to celebrate births, in ritual dances, at the installation of chiefs and in many ceremonies. To Africans they are an essential part of life and an irreplaceable accompaniment in the numerous events associated with African culture. Check out the many sites dedicated to these drums and consider purchasing one or more for yourself: you'll own history and be linked to the oldest customs in the world.




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Tuesday 2 August 2011

Benefits of Portable Music Devices like the iPad 2

By Andrew Carrie Landwater


Music can be very therapeutic for many kinds of people. Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, happy or sad; music can help you feel better and relate to the world around you. Here we will talk about how therapeutic music can be for different people. We will also talk about why it is a good idea to bring a portable music device with you such as an iPad 2.

One of the great things about having a music device is that it can make bus rides much more enjoyable. If you have to get to work on the bus every morning, sometimes you are just too tired to have conversations with strangers or even to read your book. In these instances, having something available to listen to can give you a great mental boost!

Science has shown that our brains act differently around music than in silence. It can be a wonderful thing to change your brain waves while you are sad or upset and alone. Portable music devices can help you to do this very easily because they are small and can fit right in your pocket or back pack. If you put a variety of music onto them, you will have many options to choose from when you want to listen to something and change your brain waves.

It is a good idea to have various things on your portable music device. You probably want to have something relaxing so that when you feel stressed, you can relax yourself with the soothing effects of music. You also want something more up-beat so that if you are walking or jogging, you can have something that keeps your spirits lifted. You also want to have your favorite songs, whatever genre they may be in.

The bottom line is that if you want to try to win a portable music device like a free ipad 2, then it is a great idea to enter a contest in order to do so. No matter what kind of portable music device you end up choosing, you can put all kinds of music on it so that you will be able to listen to things on the bus or during other silent times of your life. This can be a great boost for your mood!




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Monday 1 August 2011

Performing Arts Summer Camps: Soaring Talents to High

By Judy Phan


Most of us love summer season and it is a great time for a respite out from school, home and office works. This is the time where children and young people look forward in vacationing with their families or friends to their dream summer destination. Also, this is an opportune time for youngsters to take part in summer camps where they can have great learning experiences.

Summer camp is a program that usually occurs during summer months. It is geared towards positive youth development where children and teenagers can learn life skills and other skills that they want to develop in a safe setting where they can interact with supervising adults. There are various kinds of summer camps that parents would want their children to get into. One of these is the performing arts summer camp.

Dance, music, theater, magic, circus and visual arts are programs being offered by most performing arts summer camps. It is an avenue for youth who enrolled in this program to present their talent and skills which can be developed further during the entire camp days. Beginners can also benefit as most summer camps program are customize for them.

There are various summer camps that offer this kind of program. The famous ones include French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts, Interlochen Arts Camp and Stagedoor Manor.

The Stageedor Manor is an esteemed summer camp as it provided training of highly profiled child actors. It was founded by Carl and Elsie Samuelson in 1975 and is located in upstate New York. Moreover, both Jacqueline Ferber and artistic director Jack Romano contributed to the establishment of the camp. Carl and Elsie Samuelson Theater and Jack Romano Playhouse are among the several theater spaces located in the camp.

The Alexandra Shiva's documentary in 2006 was staged in Stagedoor Manor. Natalie Portman, Mandy Moore and Robert Downey, Jr are few of the Hollywood celebrities who trained under the notable summer camp.

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is another pride of New York. It is renowned in training distinguished individuals in different fields of performing arts. Fashion designer Zac Posen, Maroon 5 vocalist Adam Levine and composer Jason Robert Brown are some famous celebrities who had undergone training in that particular school of performing arts.

Another notable performing arts summer camp is the Interlochen Center for the Arts. An institution based in Interlochen, Michigan, USA. The performing arts center is composed of Interlochen Arts Camp and Interlochen Arts Academy. Its famous alumni include Norah Jones, Josh Groban and Larry Page.

There are other notable performing arts summer camps found in different parts of the United States. Aside from sending children to performing arts school to develop and improve their skills in one form of performing arts, you can also opt to send them at some famous performing arts summer camps.




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