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Monday, July 6, 2009

Thriller: A Track By Track Look At The Biggest Selling Album Of All Time

By Sarah Jones

Track 1: "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" - There's more great ideas in this one pop song than there is in the entirety of most pop albums.

Track 2: "Baby Be Mine" - For a lesser pop artist this would have been a big single. For MJ, it's one of only two songs on the album not to be released as a single.

Track 3: "The Girl Is Mine" - This light hearted piece of pop fluff is easily dismissed by most. And perhaps it should be, but I still quite enjoy listening to it. Amazingly this song was actually the lead single from the album.

Track 4: "Thriller" - This brilliant song was written by Rod Temperton (who also wrote the only two non singles on the album, "Baby Be Mine" & "The Lady In My Life") but it was Michael Jackson's incredible performance that makes the song so memorable. That and the amazing music video of course.

Track 5: "Beat It" - MJ's version of rock music includes a great Eddie Van Halen guitar solo that made this song the favorite Michael Jackson song for many rockers.

Track 6: "Billie Jean" - Still sounds fresh over 25 years later. This is a song that "commands people to the dance floor." And you should know that MJ wrote this brilliant pop song himself.

Track 7: "Human Nature" - I love the combination of a really beautiful tune along with somewhat disturbing lyrics such as "she likes the way I stare."

Track 8: "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" - I think this song has more energy than another on the album (with the possible exception of the opener.) Like "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" it just seems to be overstuffed with awesome ideas.

Track 9: "The Lady In My Life" - I'd vote this one as my least favorite song on Thriller but I still quite like it, particularly the more danceable bits that come in after the balladry of the beginning.

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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Polaris Movie Choices

By Brett Adkins

The Polaris area offers three movie theaters to choose from. Each has unique aspects and offers different amenities but all are centrally located and offer the latest releases.

First is the Rave motion picture theater. The Rave theater offers 100% digital projection and the auditorium's are 3-D equipped. They offer true stadium style seating with 48 inches of legroom between each row. They use the highest quality audio and visual monitors to display motion pictures in true high definition. They have a game room equipped with all the hottest videogames.

The crosswords ultra screen theater features a huge three-story high screen and crystal clear digital audio as well as comfortable stadium seating. The modern auditoriums have a screen 75 feet by 32 feet. Ultra screens take movie viewing to a whole new level of realism. These movie screens are more than 500 times bigger than the standard home TV set.

Westerville has its own movie theater -- a Hollywood studio Theatre. It is independently owned and operated and features eight screens. They offer first-run movies and high quality food at the concession stand at some of the lowest prices around. They are located in the same building that was previously occupied by the Columbus Theatre Company.

All of these theaters offer a unique movie going experience and offer a great way to spend an afternoon or to hang out with a few friends.

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Five Best Movie Watching Options For You

By Audri Whites

Movie watching is one way to pamper ourselves after a busy day. Depending on what type of movies we prefer, they are surely a good way to set our mood. Feel good movies and even comedies are perfect to brighten up our days; while suspense and action films are what our boys always prefer. So to give you the best options to make your movie watching a lot more relaxing and comfortable, here are some options for you.

Watch a movie premiere on a theater house. If you are a person who always wants to be up to date, then be the first in line to watch those latest films in town. Sure it will be more expensive since it is a premiere, but the price will all be worth it, just knowing you are one of the few who were able to first watch that film. With a very nice wide screen and good sound system, this is surely one of the best options to watch movies.

Rent DVDs from movie rental shops. This is another option that is much cheaper compared above. With just paying a little for your lifetime membership, you are given the chance to watch as many as you want, as long as they are available for rent. You can even watch them over and over again, as long as it is with you. Just make sure you return them all on time to avoid penalties.

Buy DVDs. If you get too excited in renting DVDs, and just knowing later on that you have to pay for some penalties because you haven't return them on time, then you should think of buying copies of those movies instead. With that, you can watch them whenever you want to without any worries at all.

Watching movies on the internet. With the power of the internet, there are many sites today that offer online movie streaming. Some of them are free, while some requires a minimal fee or membership. This is a nice option if you have a nice monitor and fast internet connection.

Rent DVDs online. This is different from going to the actual shop and rent. With this, the DVDs you rented goes to your home instead. Yes, since there are already sites that offer that kind of services for you. Just rent the DVDs through their website and they will be delivered to you shortly. You will just need to return them to your mailbox once you are done and they are the once to pick them up for you.

A lot of things have evolved throughout the years with the advent of new technology. And as long as we know how to maximize the power of the internet, things will be a lot easier, cheaper and better for us.

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Britney Spears Solidifies Her Comeback With Womanizer Single

By Shane Bascome

For this writer, listening to Britney Spears' Womanizer single is reminiscent of how good she was back in her prime. This song will induce only two reactions: love or hate it. But I'm pretty sure most will not go for the latter.

For years, fans have missed the kind of music only Britney Spears can give. And with the release of Blackout the album, the pop superstar announced to the world that she is back after a couple of tumultuous years. Her comeback was made official by a lackluster (and oftentimes lambasted) performance at the MTV VMAs where she did not appear to be in her element.

Blackout turned out to be her most unsuccessful album in her career. She then released a track from her upcoming album called Womanizer which seemed to have redeemed her from the mess she made at the MTV Awards. The track contained everything that is Britney Spears: funky, interesting, and catchy. It will make you dance and groove. You will experience last-song-syndrome after listening to it.

The lyrics, though not as deep in meaning as the songs from her contemporaries, are relatable. This means her fans and other listeners will find it easy to connect to the song. It talks about a womanizer (obviously) who's trying to score but he's been found out and the girl is not giving him a chance to even reach first base. A lot of young girls will connect to this one. Nikesha Briscoe and Rapheal Akinyemi couldn't have penned the song any better. The chorus cannot be any catchier: Womanizer, woman-womanizer You're a womanizer Oh womanizer, Oh you're a womanizer baby You, you, you are You, you, you are Womanizer, womanizer, womanizer.

The track has an electro-punk feel. It's something that seems to be becoming a trend in today's hit songs. However, despite the dance-y and pop quality of the song, it seems that they could have done away with the electo-techno-futuristic sound. The song would have done as well if it stayed on the pop-bubble gum genre which Britney Spears is famous for.

The record still sounds great nevertheless. One can't deny that this is a hit--a Britney hit. She has her signature all over the record:The lyric, phrasing, the distinctive vocals and tempo.

And even though a music artist should strive for new and better songs, Britney seemed to have taken a couple of steps back with the way this track sounded (she has had earlier songs that showed signs of a more mature artist like the Madonna collaboration). However, it was a good decision to go back to basics. With Womanizer she was able to solidify her position in the pop scene.

Womanizer is a great song. Nothing much can be said, really. If you expect a great song from Britney Spears for her upcoming album, then this one really raised the bar.

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Guitar Lessons DVD: Improve Your Playing

By Orien Graham

Make sure you are practicing efficiently. Do you really know how to practice the guitar? Are you focused on setting daily and weekly objectives and then practicing in such a way that you will be working towards those goals?

I prefer to be wise like the Buddha, and take the Middle Path. This is the one I have chosen, and I will describe it for you.

NEVER GIVE UP! Never say can't. Never say I can't. Never say someday. Never say if... If your IQ is higher than room temperature, if you have all of your fingers and if you really want to succeed, you can.

If self expression is the pinnacle of art (or if you at least agree it is very important) and if you desire (and attempt) to express yourself in art (music), you are an artist. In the past, I would not have used the label "Artist" to describe anyone that was not already great at creating genuine art. I typically reserved the words, art, artist and musician for only the highest levels of excellence. But as a teacher of music composition, songwriting, and self expression I have changed my use of these terms for the benefit of all students.

They started to feel like that song by Al Yankovich, "Everything You Know Is Wrong". They realize that even though they may have been playing for 25 years, there are certain really fundamental things they have never known, and if they did know them from the beginning, everything would have gone differently for them in their growth as guitarists.

I remember when I first learned them. It was the "tough" school, the school of hard knocks. The school of "here is where to put your fingers, I know it feels impossible, you're not getting most of the notes out, but if you stay with it long enough, you'll be able to do it."

There are many other things you could do, with just a small amount of time - use your imagination. Of course, keeping your guitar at the ready is essential. If you only have a few minutes, you don't want to have to get it out of a case and tune it.

For instance, the process may go like this: I notice I have trouble with a fast scale passage in a piece I am playing. I notice a particular note starts disappearing when I reach a certain speed. The note is being missed. I notice the finger responsible for playing that note is the third finger. It is not getting to the note because it is going up in the air in reaction to the second finger being used right before it in that particular scale passage. In other words, it is tensing in reaction to the movement of it's neighboring finger, and I have not been paying attention to it. I realize this is a bad habit that pervades my playing, a third finger that tenses up in reaction to the use of the second finger.

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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Bargains Abound At "Fulfilled By Amazon" Online Site, But Is It safe?

By Robs Best Bargains

Shopping at a so-called "Fulfilled By Amazon" Online Sites, like "Bargain-Hunters-Shop" is a high-volume e-commerce business on the internet. And Amazon is the undisputed King of online shopping. Thousands of transactions per day are handled from hundreds of non-Amazon sites all over the online world. But have you ever wondered if they are really as safe as shopping directly on Amazon? I believe they are, and here is why:

Many sites, like "Bargain Hunters!" is an online e-commerce shopping mall site that has created a powerful channel for manufacturers of products to reach the consumers that desire a comprehensive shopping experience. This is a typical example of an Amazon "Fullfilled by Amazon" site, which enables the e-commerce store to utilize the immense product selection and customer service and security of the behemoth online retailer, Amazon. At the many "mall" type websites, consumers can find the latest products, along with information, pictures, how-to?s, and customer product reviews.

How does "Fulfilled by Amazon" work?

Items "Fulfilled by Amazon" are shipped from an Amazon Fulfillment Center to you. All of our standard shipping rates and policies apply to these items, including FREE Super Saver Shipping on qualifying orders over $25.

After you place an order, the carrier, ship date, and estimated delivery date for your package will be listed in Your Account and can be found in your shipment confirmation e-mail. If you have a tracking or delivery confirmation number, you can track your package by clicking the "Track packages" link in Your Account.

Amazon also handles all customer service and product returns for "Fulfilled by Amazon" sites.

What is the Return Policy on these sites?

Because order fulfillment is provided by Amazon.com, all orders are subject to the current Amazon.com returns policy. This is precisely the reason I believe that shopping and ordering items on these sites are as safe as the good faith of Amazon.

You may return new, unopened items sold and fulfilled by Amazon.com within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. Items should be returned in their original packaging. Amazon.com will also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of an Amazon.com error. Just visit the Amazon.com online Returns Center, and Amazon.com will guide you through the process and even supply you with a return mailing label you can print out.

In conclusion, shopping at e-commerce online websites, thanks to the power of Amazon, are as safe as if you were actually at Amazon shopping. Shop on!

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Learning the Guitar on the Internet

By Matthew James

There are many different ways to learn the guitar. You can get a teacher, take classes, or learn on your own. A new, innovative way to learn the guitar is to learn online. The growth of the internet has created a large number of websites about how to play the guitar. You can find tips, advice, and even videos. The videos can be really helpful as you can see the different ways to learn to play the guitar.

The one thing people need when they learn to play the guitar online is dedication. Since you will be learning on your own, if you don't dedicate yourself to the learning the instrument, you can get distracted. You won't have any teacher or class forcing you to focus so it has to be on your own. Many times if people aren't passionate about something they can lose interest. Having dedication is especially important when you are doing something on your own.

The first place you need to go when you are looking to learn the guitar online is to go to the guitar forums. These places will give you a chance to find out where the best places on the web to get information are. There are a lot of good and bad places on the web to learn how to play a guitar and it can be hard for a newbie to figure out which places are the best. Asking on the forums can help.

When you are learning the guitar online, there are many good video resources to help you. The advent of video websites has made learning the guitar really easy because you can watch videos of people playing the guitar. These teachers will teach you all the basics, advance techniques, and positions of holding the guitar. One of the great things about it too is that you can learn at your own pace, enabling you to learn when you have the time.

As some sites are offered with pay, free sites are numerous in the internet being offered by some guitar lovers who want to share their knowledge and impart to anyone interested their passion in guitar playing. To start your quest to learn how to play the guitar, start by looking through lessons being offered online. When you feel that you still need to train more, you have the option to sign up to paid online guitar lessons. With this, you can learn a guitar online and play like a pro in the real world.

Learning the guitar online is much easier now than it used to be. The rise of Youtube and Apples Garageband has made it easier to find online guitar lessons. There are many websites out there that can help people with tips and advice. You can find blogs, forums, videos, and people who will help you learn the guitar. The internet has become a great way to learn this instrument on their own.

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