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David grew up in a house of music. “My great grandpa led a band in the twenties and roaring thirties. My grandma ended up being in that band at the age of 12 and she toured the world. She performed with Sammy Davis Jr. in the sixties and did a house

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Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Tips for saving a troubled marriage: 2 of 38

You fell in love and had the fairytale beginning to start things off. Now you have this beautiful garden you created out of this love. Full of a passionate, fruitful promise of a long life together. However, Just like any other garden if you do not take care of it there will be weeds that will grow. Those weeds can cho...
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary What we should remember about Michael Jackson: 8 of 82

I don't think the average music listener understands what "the gloved one" did to change the music scene as a whole and that is why I am writing this article. For example: Michael was the first to start singing his own background vocals on his albums. Before the hit record "Off the Wall" Motown had a union of backup singers ...
Entertainment > Music Business Great websites for promoting your independent band: 1 of 9

There is no replacing the promotion of Television. Shows like American Idol and other contests are launching artists out of the unknown into stardom like cannon balls. The internet is a powerful tool but it has not come close to replacing the power of TV just yet. If you are a band trying to promote yourself on the internet,...
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance Why it's recommended to shut down the computer: 1 of 9

This topic of interest depends on the computer at hand. A laptop is a different subject matter than a desktop. For example, a laptop needs to be turned off for travel purposes because your hard drive can be damaged while you are moving the laptop around. I ruined two laptops on this fact alone. I was unaware that the hard dr...
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 9 of 73

I would like to preface this article by saying that this is meant for those who spend hours a day playing video games. Those who live eat and breathe gaming. I don't believe it affects those who are casual players that play once in a while. The power of images being downloaded in your subconscious from hours and hours of pla...
Entertainment > Music Production & Engineering Tips for recording your own song: 1 of 7

Every recording unit has what we call track inputs. They come in units of 4, 8, 16, and 24 in stand alone units. If you are using a computer you can reach up to 128 tracks and beyond depending on how powerful your computer is. Each track gives you the availability of layering one instrument on it. For example: Track one Bass...
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study The fruit Adam & Eve ate was not a tangible fruit: 1 of 7

The TV show Jeopardy once used this as a question, "What was the fruit in the garden of Eden consumed by Adam and Eve?" Ding, ding, ding what is an apple Alex! You are correct. I was appalled that they allowed that answer to be correct. I lost all respect for the show and I have not watched it since. Most read the Genesis st...
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Expressing heartfelt love to your mate: 4 of 26

The expression of love is an interesting topic considering many of us are still learning the true meaning of the word "L.O.V.E.". The word in itself is so incomplete in our English language. I am everyday humbly trying to learn more about what true love is but I do believe we have complicated something so simple as love. Her...
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Blues music: Past, present and future: 2 of 10

You want to discover the blues you then have to go on down to the crossroads. Legend has it that this is where it all begins with the great blues players of the past. They would make a deal with the devil to become the best blues player in the land in exchange for their souls. This deal would put food on the table for them a...
Entertainment > Music Business Tips for marketing your music on Myspace: 1 of 5

For bands you have to start with writing a good song or songs, followed by a descent recording of them. Without that you can go no further. After this is done you have to have a photo shoot. Image is everything. There is nothing worse than a picture of the band looking like your neighbor next door who just got done mowing hi...