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on July 24, 2011 -
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iPhone Applications: iLockScreen Maker App

When I got an iPhone, I was excited to start downloading applications. From Netflix to alarm clocks, I am always amazing at the sheer number of apps that are available. When they say, “There’s an app for that,” they mean it! I have ever worked on an application. It’s a game, called Sorry, I’m Late and is an excuse generator. I worked with a local programmer to bring that concept to fruition. It hasn’t made me any money, but it gave me a whole new respect [...]

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on July 20, 2011 -
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Playing for Pizza by John Grisham

The book starts out with Rick throwing away (literally) the AFC Championship game. From there he finds himself on his way to Italy to play for the Parma Panthers. Each team is allowed three players from the USA. Rick is the only American player on the team, and his reputation follows him all the way overseas. American players are also the only ones who are paid to play. Rick is also provided a place to stay and a car, a Fiat that proves to [...]

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on July 17, 2011 -
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More Artists Added to Electric Zoo

With passes purchased from 64 different countries and 48 states, Electric Zoo 2011 is gearing up to be the ultimate global electronic music hotspot this Labor Day Weekend. Over 100 artists, headlined by Tiësto, David Guetta and Armin van Buuren, will take to four stages among the lush landscape of Randall’s Island over three days, September 2, 3 and 4, 2011. Made Event is pleased to announce eight more acts added to the [...]

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on July 15, 2011 -
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Bottoms Up at Barley Island Brewing Company

Since I write all of these interviews with bands and DJs, I figured why not interview the owner of a place like this? He has a hand in the beer making, and to me… making beer is an art… so I scheduled a meeting with Jeff, the owner and operator of Barley Island. (I actually did a brewery tour before the interview. It was neat to see such a small place producing so much quality brew.) The interview was great. We talked about their beer, his favorite beers, and the beer [...]

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on July 11, 2011 -
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Guti (Live) Tour on the Heels of Stunning Debut Album

Israeli techno producer Guy Gerber features on We Shall Overcome, with it’s rising synths complemented by a chunky beat that will ensure it features in many sets over the coming months. Visionquest’s Ryan Crosson lends a hand on No Promises which has resulted in a truly driving dancefloor groove. And My Whole Thing features Anthea Marie Nzekwu whose uplifting vocals accompany a dreamy chilled out beat. Berklee College of Music graduate, and Guti’s long-time friend [...]

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on July 10, 2011 -
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Which Wich Superior Sandwiches: My First Experience

When we first walked in, I needed some help. I had NO IDEA what to do. There is a process to ordering here. Don’t take that the wrong way… it’s fun! There is a huge menu on the wall, with several categories of sandwiches. Ten categories to be exact. Then you see, below that, brown paper bags each labeled with the particular category the sandwich falls under. For example, the sandwich I wanted was made with chicken. So I grabbed the bag [...]

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on July 9, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with ΔNGELO

A voice like this doesn’t come around very often. That is why I was SO excited when I was first introduced to ΔNGELO. There are several other artists out there with the same name, but NO ONE uses the Δ, which I find both artistic and unique. That just adds to my feeling about this talented performer. I actually asked him about the asked him about the Δ in the interview. ΔNGELO has a new single out called Terrible Heart. The story of that single [...]

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on July 7, 2011 -
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Guinness World Record for iPad Typing Set

Do you have an iPad? Have you ever played with one? Have you ever tried typing on it, whether in Notes, in a web browser, or by composing an email? If you have, then you know the typing takes some getting used to. There is an actual keyboard there… but it’s touch screen, so there is no feeling of your fingers actually hitting the keys. You tap it, and move on. It’s actually pretty slick. It’s the same sensation you get as typing on an iPhone, just a much larger [...]

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on July 6, 2011 -
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Create Your Custom Wikipedia-Book with PediaPress

If you download the PDF, it’s free. You heard me… free! If you buy a book, it will depend on the number of pages, the number of images, etc. The more pages you have the more expensive the book becomes. I don’t know, this just seems cool. I immediately think of things that I can collect… like the 50 states or all the countries I have visited. Or maybe musicians that I like or famous athletes. (Like Tiger Woods, for example.) I Just had no idea this was even an option [...]

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on July 4, 2011 -
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Artist Interview: 1-on-1 with Knox Hamilton

Brad Titus sent me a Tweet a couple weeks ago… he wanted me to interview a band he was friends with. I hadn’t heard of the band, but I couldn’t wait to interview them. Brad introduced me to the guys on Twitter, and before long we had an interview scheduled. That’s when I went to listen to the tunes… and was immediately impressed with their tunes. I am a HUGE fan of bands like Matt & Kim, yet that genre is so hard to fit into. There is a certain [...]

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