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on April 23, 2012 -
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Ling Valentine: Want a cheap new lease car?

A few weeks ago, I was just surfing the web and I found the worst website in the world. I’m serious, this website has won awards for being the worst website out there. Just spend a few minutes on the site, and you will see what I mean. It is so bad, it’s good. I liked it so much, I started to research the company and eventually found myself in the live chat. Before I knew it, I was chatting with Ling Valentine. Ling is a Chinese immigrant living in the UK and from the looks of it, she is doing well. On her Twitter page, she says, “I speak Chinglish, own the “BEST” website in the world. I’m real, reply and bite. Cars etc.” From emails with Ling, that pretty much sums it up. I’m glad I found the site, and I am stoked to introduce you to Ling Valentine, boss of LINGsCARS.com.

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on April 22, 2012 -
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Electric Zoo 2012: Phase 1 Artist Lineup Announcement

Electric Zoo returns for its fourth year to Randall’s Island Park over Labor Day Weekend on August 31, September 1 and September 2, 2012. Made Event is excited to announce Electric Zoo 2012’s phase 1 artist lineup, once again bringing the biggest and boldest names in electronic dance music to New York City for this three-day summer bash.

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on April 20, 2012 -
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Martin Solveig Delivers Massive The Night Out EP

Several months on, and having contributed heavily on Madonna’s latest studio album, “MDNA” – including the lead single Give Me All Your Luvin featuring Nicki Minaj and MIA – Solveig’s focus returns once again to his “SMASH” project. “The Night Out EP” is packed to the seams with a raft of remixes and bonus material that will cater to all fans, both new and old.

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on April 19, 2012 -
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Welcome to Crooked Stick Golf Club: Tony Pancake Interview

Crooked Stick Golf Club might be one of the best golf courses in the country. Located in Carmel, Indiana this course will host the 2012 BMW Championship. The course has hosted several PGA, LPGA, and amateur events in the past as well. John Daly knows this course having won the 1991 PGA Championship here. Since they have hosted the U.S. Women’s Open, the Solheim Cup, and the U.S. Senior Open. Crooked Stick first opened in 1964, and was designed by Pete and Alive Dye.

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on April 18, 2012 -
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SexyTime Debut Album on False Idol Musik

MiMOSA and Sleepyhead, the two artists behind the new collaboration cheekily entitled SexyTime, are no naive kids. These two friends have both been through long and winding journeys, brimming with experiences that have lead them to this time and place. A moment when the forces of their creative voices have combined to bring forth something fresh and innovative.

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on April 17, 2012 -
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Gramatik Announces New EP #digitalfreedom

Gramatik is currently trekking across America on the PLM tour that he’s co-headlining with PLM labelmates Break Science. This tour is taking him through Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Nashville, and many more. “Guaranteed to blow the walls down in your local concert venue.” – Play This Song Loud In addition to touring, hot [...]

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on April 16, 2012 -
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New York City: Life in the Big Apple

I had only been living in New York for a few years. I moved here when I was 18 for college, but after a few semesters I realized that higher education wasn’t for me. I already had a good job, and I adored my apartment. It was a cute little studio on 5th avenue with a great view of the city. I actually got a great deal on the place, and was only paying $1,250 a month. That included water, trash, and the electricity. The landlord was great.

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on April 15, 2012 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Coed Pageant

Chicago is just pumping out one great band after another. I have no idea where these guys came from, but I am glad I found them. They are brand new and have a debut EP out now. They are also traveling all over the Midwest playing their tunes for people. They will be in Indianapolis at Birdy’s Bar & Grill for Indy Meets Windy 2, a great concept featuring both local Indianapolis bands and some up and coming Chicago acts.

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on April 14, 2012 -
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Love Is Not Enough featuring Zoë Johnston

Love Is Not Enough is a song from the heart about the challenges in a relationship that can arise outside of a core feeling of love for someone. Love is not enough to be with someone – a relationship needs to work day to day.” says Jono Grant of Above & Beyond. Adding some stadium-sized energy to the EP is the huge, groove-fueled Above & Beyond Club Mix in all its riff-driven glory. It has received huge responses on the trio’s recent North America tour, as well as at the Group Therapy Miami event.

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on April 13, 2012 -
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An octopus has three hearts. Oh, and blue blood.

Did you know an octopus has thee hearts? Stuff like this just amazes me. I learned how to scuba dive a couple of years ago, and just love seeing what lives below the surface. I have been diving all over the world and am hooked… I love the water. I have been to the Bahamas, [...]

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