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1	Jimmy Buffett and His 'Under the Big Top' Tour Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-03-15 | - Word Count: 500 | Viewed: 92 | Votes: 0 This is Buffett's umpteenth tour of North America and it's supporting his latest release, "Buffet Hotel." That's not a misspelling. "Buffet Hotel" is the name of a hotel in the landlocked nation of Mali. Buffett discovered the hotel on a recent trip to West Africa.
2	Welcome to Sugarland - Sugarland's 'Incredible Machine Tour' Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2010-03-14 | - Word Count: 598 | Viewed: 113 | Votes: 0 The incredibly successful Sugarland has released three studio albums, all of which have reached multi-platinum status. A fourth is scheduled to drop this summer.
3	Earn Money Sharing Videos Written by: Mary Ann Desiano | Distributed: 2010-03-11 | - Word Count: 322 | Viewed: 85 | Votes: 0 An easy online business is sending viral videos to your friends. Make money from ad revenue and membership fees on video sharing web sites.
4	Lessons About Tattoo Removal From A Practicing Dermatologist Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2010-03-08 | - Word Count: 656 | Viewed: 63 | Votes: 0 My brother has been a dermatologist for about 20 years. During his time in practice, he has had his share of patients coming to him for advice about their tattoos. Unfortunately, they are not aware that this is a very time-consuming and expensive process and many of them ultimately leave stunned and shocked.
5	Cheap Tattoos Cheapen The Tattooing Experience Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2010-03-04 | - Word Count: 603 | Viewed: 65 | Votes: 0 Many of my girlfriends have "girl nights" around getting tattoos, as if it were as casual as getting a haircut or a manicure. The casual attitude toward tattoos bothers me for two reasons; there is the age old argument that tattoos are permanent and not a decision to make lightly. The other argument I have against tattoos is that getting a tattoo on a whim significantly cheapens the tattoos that others have for cultural reasons or to commemorate a major life event.
6	Lower-Back Tattoos Look Great, But There Could Be Health Issues Written by: Eileen Howerton | Distributed: 2010-03-03 | - Word Count: 548 | Viewed: 66 | Votes: 0 Tattoos look amazing, and cool Tattoos have become a fashion trend today. The ladies like getting tattoos on their lower-back, but a word of warning about getting tattoos on the lower-back region of your body.
7	How to Choose a Meaningful Tattoo Design Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2010-03-02 | - Word Count: 701 | Viewed: 74 | Votes: 0 If your desire for being tattooed is impulsive, the simple act of thinking about the tattoo you want may cause you to consider deeper reasons and meaning behind your urge. If you really want a tattoo, know why you really want it and know what you really want it to be. Getting a tattoo should never be taken lightly... It is a permanent expression of you, so make sure you pick the right tattoo design for the occasion.
8	Can I Have My Rebel Image Back Please? Written by: Eileen Howerton | Distributed: 2010-03-02 | - Word Count: 553 | Viewed: 57 | Votes: 0 Whenever I see a really unique tattoo I can't help but think of that line from the movie The Wild One. You know the one where the main character Johnny's asked what he's rebelling against and he answers, "Whaddya got?"
9	What To Do When Tattoos Go Wrong Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2010-03-01 | - Word Count: 840 | Viewed: 87 | Votes: 0 Tattoos are becoming more and more popular, and a lot of people have at least one on their body. While most people get tattoos because they want one, there are situations where tattoos may be used in a medical procedure. But when tattoos go wrong, it is important to get educated and fully understand the options for tattoo removals that are available in today's marketplace.
10	Own Your Tattoos, But Don't Let Your Tattoos Own You Written by: Janis Broome | Distributed: 2010-02-26 | - Word Count: 635 | Viewed: 67 | Votes: 0 Tattooing, in one way or another, generally represents something that is special to the individual who is wearing it. I personally have an array of them now. But my husband still gets mad when he see "Josh" tattooed on my shoulder blade... As you might guess, "Josh" is not my husband anymore...
11	Tattoos Have Transformed From Mom To Artwork Of The 21st Century Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2010-02-25 | - Word Count: 554 | Viewed: 50 | Votes: 0 You could call it a 21st century art form: people use their bodies as living displays of what they care about in the form of pictorial art. Over time, tattoo artists have become more and more sophisticated, able to create complex and well-executed designs.
12	To Be Inked Or Not To Be Inked? Choose Wisely Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2010-02-24 | - Word Count: 537 | Viewed: 71 | Votes: 0 Is getting a tattoo right for everyone? There are some wise dos and don'ts that go with the idea of a tattoo.
13	The Best Traditions And Advice For The Tattooing Experience Written by: Eileen Howerton | Distributed: 2010-02-24 | - Word Count: 566 | Viewed: 51 | Votes: 0 The ritual of tattooing and adorning the body with ink and color has been a tradition for centuries. Tattooing is definitely not a fad, or a practice reserved to any particular element of society. It is a tradition that has been found in all parts of the world, in different sects of society.
14	Ten of the Main Barcelona Attractions for Young Children Written by: Olga Simon | Distributed: 2010-02-18 | - Word Count: 953 | Viewed: 48 | Votes: 0 If you are visiting Barcelona with children, it is not often easy to keep them occupied and entertained. Bored children can spoil your holiday, so here is our choice of the top 10 attractions Barcelona has to offer to families with children of any age.
15	The Six Degrees of Internet Marketing Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2010-01-26 | - Word Count: 991 | Viewed: 185 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 The theory behind the Six Degrees of Separation is that all people on earth can be connected together in as little as six steps. Now, I know what you might be thinking at this juncture... That sounds fun and interesting, but what does that have to do with Internet Marketing? That is a great question that I am going to answer for you in this article...
16	Los Angeles Celebrity Helicopter Tours Written by: Jay Wilson | Distributed: 2010-01-13 | - Word Count: 463 | Viewed: 105 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.00 Many people come to Los Angeles to get a glimpse of celebrities and the lifestyles they lead. A bus tour can get you in front of their home or take you to where the movie premieres are, but they can't get you a bird's eye view of where they live and spend their time out of the spotlight.
17	Michael Jackson Vs Prince Written by: Ov Guy | Distributed: 2010-01-12 | - Word Count: 737 | Viewed: 161 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67 What is the real story behind the Michael Jackson vs. Prince rivalry? On our new website, we present the answer from people who were there and saw what was going on first hand. In this article, we crack open the door that hides the truth of how the music industry works behind the scenes, so that consumers might better understand why their favorite musicians do not grace the airwaves as often as they otherwise would...
18	Live Nation Linking To Ticket Brokers Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-12-31 | - Word Count: 501 | Viewed: 86 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 5.00 At the time of this writing (late 2009) Live Nation's website is linking to tickets held by brokers. This isn't a move to bolster its online marketing. The world's largest promoter of concerts says it's a move to better serve their customers. But there may be more to this story...
19	Harlem Globetrotters Coming To A City Near You Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-12-30 | - Word Count: 518 | Viewed: 99 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00 The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to a city near you in 2010. While the goodwill ambassadors of basketball play year around, their North American touring schedule generally last from late December through late April-early May.
20	Hockey News: NHL Preview 2009 Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-10-22 | - Word Count: 1045 | Viewed: 166 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 0.00 Most NHL teams start their training camps the weekend of Sept. 12th. The puck is dropped on the regular season Oct. 1. Due to the Winter Olympics the NHL All-Star game is suspended this season. Instead the league will shut down from Feb. 15 through Feb. 28 to allow NHL players to skate with their respective countries.
21	NBA Locks Out Referees, What Does It Mean For Fans? Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-10-22 | - Word Count: 547 | Viewed: 211 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.75 With their contract expired and negations at a standstill, the NBA has locked out its referees and announced it will begin using replacements officials. So what? It's just a bunch of short, old guys (and one old woman) running around blowing whistles or not blowing whistles.
22	The Art of Miami Written by: Lynda Belcher | Distributed: 2009-09-08 | - Word Count: 645 | Viewed: 244 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.38 The art scene in Miami is always full of creative enterprise, with art openings occurring regularly and some of the most well known artists (of all types) choosing to display their work here. Moreover, the art scene includes a diverse grouping of performing arts venues as well as museums, music halls and much more.
23	The San Francisco Theatre Scene Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2009-09-02 | - Word Count: 923 | Viewed: 212 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 2.00 Just about any time of the year you can scour the theater listings in the San Francisco Bay Area and find well over 100 productions available for viewing. These shows range from plays to musicals to cabarets and everything else in between.
24	Roger Daltrey, Who Are You? Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-09-02 | - Word Count: 605 | Viewed: 186 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.14 Roger Daltrey has been inappropriately maligned throughout his career. He's the front man for one of the greatest rock bands of all-time, The Who. Yet when names are tossed around as to who is the greatest lead-singer in rock and roll history his name never seems to come up. Why is that?
25	Rob Thomas, His Wife, and Her Diamonds Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-09-01 | - Word Count: 581 | Viewed: 2156 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 2.21 Rob Thomas' latest album, Cradlesong, deals with dark issues and adult themes but none is more serious than the illness inflicting his wife Marisol (Maldonado) Thomas. Marisol suffers from a rare autoimmune disorder and her plight was Thomas' muse for Cradlesong's first single, "Her Diamonds."
26	56 Stars To Help Others Make Better Tattoo Decisions Written by: Eileen Howerton | Distributed: 2009-08-31 | - Word Count: 855 | Viewed: 249 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.67 Tattoos are an art form that help people achieve true self expression. But for every positive tattoo story, it never fails that there are an equal number of tattoo horror stories. To make your tattoo experience one that you can be proud of for a lifetime, please read this article to make sure that you will take all considerations to heart, before you sit down in the tattoo artist's chair.
27	Bold Tattoos Begin With Bold Questions To The Tattoo Artist Written by: Eileen Howerton | Distributed: 2009-08-31 | - Word Count: 1033 | Viewed: 221 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 When the tattoo artist begins inking your skin, it is too late to ask important questions about your design choice and the tattooing process. When you enter the tattoo parlor, leave your timidness about asking questions at the front door. Be bold and ask the important questions, or you may find yourself regretting your failure to do so for years to come.
28	Pearl Jam Sells Out Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-08-28 | - Word Count: 772 | Viewed: 222 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 4.00 When fans, especially those of the casual variety, think of Pearl Jam they generally conjure up an image of a "fight the power" type of band who's politically active and bent on not succumbing to the "Man" running the music industry.
29	Hot Miami Sound Written by: Lynda Belcher | Distributed: 2009-08-28 | - Word Count: 738 | Viewed: 188 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.00 Because Miami is such a virtual melting pot of ethnicities and various cultures, it's no wonder that it's all manifested in the music. There few other places in the country, or the world, that can boast the number of different musical sounds that Miami contains in one city.
30	For Vikings and Eagles The Time is Now Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-08-28 | - Word Count: 1095 | Viewed: 208 | Votes: 1 | Rating: 3.00 The Minnesota Vikings and the Philadelphia Eagles start their respective preseason schedules with one thing in common, high expectations. Yet in order to achieve success both teams must overcome a completely different impediment.
31	When Considering A Tattoo, Put Some Real Thought Into Your Decisions Written by: Bree Levine | Distributed: 2009-08-07 | - Word Count: 728 | Viewed: 414 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.90 The story of my first tattoo is not an exciting one: no one was drunk, nothing was misspelled, and it didn't happen in jail. Personally, I think tattoos are awesome. I have one, and I plan to get more. However, your decision to get a tattoo can be permanent, so make sure that you consider the negatives of a tattoo alongside the positives of a tattoo.
32	Why People Gamble Written by: Skyler Ace | Distributed: 2009-07-29 | - Word Count: 721 | Viewed: 623 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.92 Gambling is an instinct inherent in all of us. We all gamble. Even if you have never placed a bet in your life, you are still a gambler. Don't believe it? Let's see...
33	Weezy is America's Most Wanted Written by: Lynda Belcher | Distributed: 2009-07-23 | - Word Count: 599 | Viewed: 238 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.18 I can remember when I first heard Lil Wayne spit. He was still with Cash Money then and he was rapping on a song with Juvenile and B.G. I remember thinking at the time that his voice was so unique and his flow so different that he was probably going to be the only one out of all three of the rappers on that track to last, yet he was the most low-profile and only had like four or five lines in the song. Now, almost ten years later, I have sooooo been proven right.
34	Lady Gaga and Kanye West To Tour Written by: Lynda Belcher | Distributed: 2009-07-22 | - Word Count: 436 | Viewed: 218 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.27 There are two things wrong with a tour featuring Lady Gaga and Kanye West. To start, let me just say that I think both people are two of the most talented voices in music today. They are both innovative and daring with their music. They are both trendsetting fashion gurus that are always wearing something no one else has even though to put together. They are both pretty easy on the eyes, in their own funky way. And they both have egos the size of the Pacific Ocean.
35	Nationwide Audiences Revel In Wicked Fun During Wicked: The Musical Written by: Lynda Belcher | Distributed: 2009-07-15 | - Word Count: 548 | Viewed: 282 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 2.38 In my opinion, the best stories are those that are about the "other guy." You know, the one who would never normally get the spotlight or have his story told if it were not for the main story line of a TV show, book or movie. Some people might refer to this character as the underdog, but this is not always an accurate assessment.
36	Gambling Myths Written by: Skyler Ace | Distributed: 2009-07-14 | - Word Count: 728 | Viewed: 279 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60 Few areas of human activity are so immersed in superstition and myth as gambling. Many gamblers do believe in "good" and "bad" luck, playing a part in their gambling success or failure and often carry "good luck charms" or have rituals they perform before going to play. Unless the belief in "luck" becomes obsessive, it is usually harmless.
37	A Brief History of Online Gambling Written by: Skyler Ace | Distributed: 2009-07-07 | - Word Count: 710 | Viewed: 277 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 Gambling is said to be as old as organized society itself. There is evidence that the ancient societies of India, China, Greece and Rome all had some form of gambling culture. Some articles thought to be gambling implements dating back to about 2300 BCE have been found in China. A pair of dice dating from 1500 BCE has been found in Egypt.
38	Fantasy Baseball - Fool Proof Strategies To Win Written by: Skyler Ace | Distributed: 2009-04-23 | - Word Count: 693 | Viewed: 304 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.00 Fantasy Baseball is a popular game. The players involved in this game work towards managing imagining team of baseball. This is totally based on the baseball players' real life performance. The players in Fantasy Baseball compete against one another using those players' statistics in order score points.
39	David 'Felix Leiter' Hedison Introduces the James Bond Lifestyle Written by: Paul Kyriazi | Distributed: 2009-04-02 | - Word Count: 345 | Viewed: 341 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.80 David Hedison played the continuing character of Felix Lieter in two James Bond movies, "Live and Let Die" and "License to Kill". He recently recorded a 12 minute introduction to the eight hour CD production of "How to Live the James Bond Lifestyle".
40	Phish Phans Have ALL the Phun Written by: Ryan Hogan | Distributed: 2009-02-25 | - Word Count: 799 | Viewed: 351 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.75 Phish is what music would sound like if there was no music business. They are extremely creative, talented and fan friendly. While it may sound overtly sentimental, it's safe to say that Phish is like four of your friends playing music on stage (and playing it very well).
41	Billy Joel and Elton John Together Again Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2009-02-24 | - Word Count: 822 | Viewed: 896 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.25 Elton John and Billy Joel will once again go on tour together beginning March 2nd, 2009 in Jacksonville, Florida. You'll be able to see the Rocket Man and the Piano Man performing live in venues across America.
42	The Bizarre History Of The HOLLYWOOD Sign Written by: Morris Timlen | Distributed: 2008-11-05 | - Word Count: 1211 | Viewed: 25017 | Votes: 18 | Rating: 3.17 The most famous sign in the history of mankind is the one that graces the side of the hill above Hollywood, California. As famous a landmark as the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio De Janeiro, the Eiffel Tower in Paris France, the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, The Church of the Savior on Blood in Saint Petersburg Russia, and the Statue Of Liberty in New York City, the Hollywood sign is known around the world as the symbol of the American movie industry.
43	What is the Trans-Siberian Orchestra? Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2008-11-05 | - Word Count: 708 | Viewed: 1285 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.44 The Trans-Siberian Orchestra, often called TSO, is a rock orchestra founded in the mid-1990s. The band's style is very hard to describe, as it incorporates elements of classical musical, heavy metal, symphonic metal and progressive rock. While the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is based in New York City, it often tours around the world. That means that people in unusual and obscure locations may get the chance to experience this unique sound.
44	A Look Around the NBA and '08-'09 Season Outlook Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2008-10-21 | - Word Count: 785 | Viewed: 604 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.50 Let's play a game, it's called the NBA head coaching carousel! This off season has been tumultuous in the league, and many teams find themselves with new coaches calling the plays. But there have also been lots of intriguing trades and free agent signings that have shaken up rosters and helped the fortunes of some teams. Last season the league was tied up in the revival of the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, but will be the stories this year?
45	A Little About Bruce Springsteen Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2008-10-09 | - Word Count: 757 | Viewed: 1099 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60 Talented individuals there are all over, and talented creators of music too, but how many are so great that they've won eighteen Grammy Awards plus one Academy Award? The answer is very simple: only one. His name is Bruce Frederick Joseph Springsteen - an American citizen born at Long Branch, New Jersey on September 23, 1949.
46	A Must-Read Review of Blue Man Group Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2008-10-03 | - Word Count: 803 | Viewed: 611 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 The Blue Man Group is a group of three men who play music using various creative apparatuses. Did I mention that they do this while painted blue?
47	A Tour of Broadway in New York Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2008-10-02 | - Word Count: 598 | Viewed: 402 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.00 Ever wonder what Broadway is all about? Here's the answer. Broadway is the theatre district in New York City, much as the West End is a similar area in London.
48	Movie Posters and Entertainment Memorabilia Can Be Money In The Bank Written by: Ralph Deluca | Distributed: 2008-09-25 | - Word Count: 889 | Viewed: 535 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.88 With rare exceptions, such as some of the Batman movie posters, most new release movie posters can be purchased for as little as $15-$20. With this knowledge in hand, most people look at movie posters with a sense of ho-hum when thinking about entertainment memorabilia and collectibles. But the big picture is much more enticing.
49	The Opening Ceremony of the 2008 Olympics Written by: Jennifer Adams | Distributed: 2008-09-02 | - Word Count: 750 | Viewed: 744 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 When I watched the Opening Ceremony, I was entranced. It began with giant footprints in the sky made of fireworks, leading the way to the stadium. The stadium was built specifically for the Olympics in the shape of a bird's nest, which is considered a lucky symbol in China. It was amazing.
50	Fifteen Minutes of Shame Written by: Lisa Earle McLeod | Distributed: 2008-08-14 | - Word Count: 691 | Viewed: 1239 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.87 What happens when America's cutest, perkiest TV relationships guru finds out her husband is cheating, live on national television? Syndicated newspaper columnist Lisa Earle McLeod dishes on of one of this summer's most popular beach reads, Fifteen Minutes of Shame.
51	Fourth Of July Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-06-25 | - Word Count: 429 | Viewed: 2628 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.67 Your Fourth of July celebration could begin and end with a real bang when you use flowers to accent and decorate the day. If you're thinking you need to stick with the traditional red, white, and blue carnation arrangements you normally see on Independence Day, think again! Flowers come in so many varieties and they're so easy to customize to the occasion that the possibilities are endless.
52	Barbara Leigh's Elvis Presley, Steve McQueen Memoir, Now in Audio Written by: Paul Kyriazi | Distributed: 2008-05-20 | - Word Count: 460 | Viewed: 644 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 4.25 In 1967 Barbara Leigh was a naďve 19-year-old who moved from the Deep South to Southern California. Five years later she was a world-class model, a rising Hollywood starlet and juggled three of the entertainment industry's most powerful figures of the 1970s - Elvis Presley, Steve McQueen and James 'The Smiling Cobra' Aubrey - all at the same time.
53	Use Flowers To Add Some Spark To Your Fourth Of July Barbeque Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-05-06 | - Word Count: 443 | Viewed: 2338 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.09 Independence Day is right around the corner and, for many people, the Fourth of July goes hand-in-hand with backyard barbeques. Want to add a little extra spark to your Fourth of July celebration and make your guests "ooo" and "ahhh" over something more than the fireworks?
54	Take Flowers To The Da Vinci Code Movie Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-30 | - Word Count: 421 | Viewed: 890 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 Okay, maybe you can't really bring flowers to the movies, but you can bring movies like The Da Vinci Code to flowers. Flowers are so adaptable that you can incorporate any theme or gift idea you can possibly dream up. In fact, movies are a surprisingly easy theme to use with flowers. Don't believe me? Here are just a few ideas:
55	Oprah Winfrey and 1-800-flowers Agree That Preston Bailey Is An Outstanding Designer Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-09 | - Word Count: 375 | Viewed: 2681 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.67 Oprah Winfrey has frequently relied on floral and event designer Preston Bailey to help her throw some of the most lavish and beautiful events. Now, it seems, Bailey has drawn the eye of 1-800-Flowers.com, too.
56	Portland Art Show Has More Excitement Than NBA Basketball Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-08 | - Word Count: 410 | Viewed: 1046 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.71 On October 5, 2006, Portland, Oregon hosted a competition that had all the thrills and suspense of any NBA basketball game. The competition didn't involve athletic shoes or running, but there was plenty of enthusiasm, lots of fans, and breathless suspense as viewers waited to see who would come out on top. Flowers were the star players in this game.
57	Polar Star Rose Wins Best In Show Just In Time For Christmas Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-04-08 | - Word Count: 346 | Viewed: 1244 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 In September 2006, the Society of American Florists (SAF) held its Outstanding Varieties Competition where almost 400 different varieties of flowers went head to head with the hopes of taking the coveted Best in Show award. Only one flower variety did that-the Polar Rose, a gorgeous white rose that's sure to be seen in countless Christmas arrangements this December.
58	The Coming Age Of HDTV - What Does It Mean To Me? Written by: Lloyd Howard | Distributed: 2008-04-04 | - Word Count: 1568 | Viewed: 559 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 3.50 HDTV - high-definition television: it is something that has been discussed for some time now, however not everyone has a strong sense of what it is and why he or she would want to have it.
59	Newbie's Guide to Science Fiction and Fantasy and Genre Conventions Written by: June Williams | Distributed: 2008-04-03 | - Word Count: 1910 | Viewed: 543 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 3.50 An overview of the many kinds of conventions and expos that appeal to Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Anime, Gaming and Comics fans. It helps fans avoid costly pitfalls and aims to maximize their enjoyment by finding which conventions best suit their interests and temperaments.
60	No Prison Flowers For Boy George Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-31 | - Word Count: 430 | Viewed: 890 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 Singer, songwriter Boy George, front man of the 80's pop group Culture Club, was recently arrested and sentenced for drug possession. It seems he'll be spending some time picking up trash in the community as penance for his crime.
61	Nicole Kidman Took Full Advantage Of The Beauty Of Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-25 | - Word Count: 369 | Viewed: 845 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.75 When Academy Award winning movie star Nicole Kidman wed country music superstar Keith Urban, the flowers were as breathtaking as the beautiful bride. It would seem the couple certainly knows something about the magic flowers can add to any special event and they took great care to use them to their full advantage.
62	Nicolas Cage Movie And Florists Help Commemorate September 11 Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-24 | - Word Count: 483 | Viewed: 847 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.60 The release of the movie World Trade Center, starring Nicolas Cage, was only one of the many ways Americans commemorated the five-year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on America. Around the country people held ceremonies, special church services, and donned red, white, and blue to show their pride in America and the heroes of 9/11. Many florists did their part, too. Some florists added small personal touches to their services while others said, "We remember" in larger ways.
63	Jennifer Lopez And Others Require Flowers When On Tour Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-19 | - Word Count: 396 | Viewed: 717 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.00 Flowers help people relax and feel happier, so it really comes as no surprise that big celebrities like Jennifer Lopez have their presence written right into their contracts. But, while florists are more than happy to do their best to make a celebrity's stay brighter, sometimes the demands get just a little out of hand.
64	Jennifer Aniston Could Webcast Her Wedding Flowers To The World Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-19 | - Word Count: 585 | Viewed: 1165 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.80 Webcasts are all the rage these days with popular shows like Big Brother, Survivor, and many others jumping on the bandwagon to show footage not available on network television. Now, it seems the trend has carried over into the world of weddings.
65	Like Oprah Winfrey, More And More Women Are Starting Their Own Companies Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-14 | - Word Count: 419 | Viewed: 1046 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 Oprah Winfrey is one of the best known businesswomen in America...perhaps even the world. But, according to a recent study conducted by the United States Government, the number of woman-owned businesses is on the rise.
66	Jessica Simpson May Have Indulged In Dark Chocolate And Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-03-13 | - Word Count: 393 | Viewed: 803 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 A recent headline on the cover of US Weekly magazine read "Simpson Drops 8 Pounds in Two Weeks." It seems Jessica Simpson is spending some of her post-separation days getting both her mind and her body healthier. If she is, she might want to think about eating dark chocolate and buying herself some flowers.
67	Britney Spears Second Baby Is Cause For Big Bouquets Of Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-25 | - Word Count: 432 | Viewed: 857 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.22 There's been a baby boom in the world of entertainment, and the latest of these little stars is Sutton Pierce, the son of pop mega-star Britney Spears and her husband, rapper Kevin Federline. Baby Sutton was born on September 12th, 2006 via caesarean section some time around 2 a.m. He is the second son born to the couple; his older brother Sean Preston turned one-year-old just days after Sutton's birth. While the birth of the baby certainly makes Spears and her family deliriously happy, high-end gift retailers are probably thrilled, too. You see, the latest trend in gift giving is to give extravagant gifts at the birth of a new baby.
68	That Futures Market Thing Is Here In the Secondary Ticket Market Written by: Stephen K. Happel and Marianne M. Jennings | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | - Word Count: 1419 | Viewed: 571 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.40 Since 1989, we've been on a quest to address and overcome the legal, economic and ethical concerns of those who find something unseemly about secondary ticket markets, aka ticket scalping. Slowly but surely, legislators and regulators saw the benefits and beauty of a free market for tickets, and once-banished ticket resales came out into the light, emerging from their homes in raincoats, back rooms, and trunks.
69	Will the Boston Red Sox Win the World Series Again This Year? Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | - Word Count: 762 | Viewed: 662 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.20 That is the question on everyone's mind in Red Sox Nation as the baseball season gets ready to start. This off-season was busy, especially with the steroids controversy heating up after the Mitchell report was issued. The good news is that during the off-season, the Red Sox managed to keep most of the 2007's World Series winning team intact.
70	Can the Red Sox Win Back-to-Back World Series Championships? Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | - Word Count: 681 | Viewed: 505 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.33 Red Sox Nation is waiting in anticipation for the start 2008 MLB season with the hopes of seeing back to back championships, and their prospects look great. No one knows what the season holds, but we can consider a few important things that give the Red Sox an excellent chance of going to the post season again this year.
71	Celine Dion's 2008-2009 World Concert Tour Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | - Word Count: 991 | Viewed: 2373 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.45 If you're a Celine Dion fan or if you're considering seeing Celine live in concert this year, read on! Celine Dion has been the long term headliner at the Coliseum in Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. The structure where she has performed at the Coliseum was specifically built to house her magnificent stage show
72	Carrie Underwood: Paving Her Way to Stardom Written by: Mark Anderson | Distributed: 2008-02-21 | - Word Count: 581 | Viewed: 623 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.56 Country music darling and American Idol winner Carrie Underwood was born and raised on a farm in Oklahoma. Carrie was born in 1983 on March 10th. Carrie Marie Underwood was destined to become a country music star.
73	Grab The JuJu Bees: Make It A Single Parent Themed Movie Night Written by: Alexia Janvier | Distributed: 2008-02-13 | - Word Count: 326 | Viewed: 943 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 4.50 Tired of the same old movie nights? Are there few to no new releases that sound even remotely interesting? Make it a themed movie night this weekend with DVDs showcasing single parents and their challenge in balancing home life with careers.
74	Florists Are More Innovative Than Apple Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-13 | - Word Count: 465 | Viewed: 1220 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 Although it would seem hard to beat the creativity of the Apple team, there's a group of professionals out there who flex their creative muscles everyday - florists!
75	Floriculture Training Program Is A Good Deed Worthy Of Angelina Jolie Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-11 | - Word Count: 447 | Viewed: 2432 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 3.00 Angelina Jolie is well known not just for the hit movies she stars in, but also for the wonderful charity work she's done in countries around the world
76	Emma Watson Is A Real Sweet Pea Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2008-02-06 | - Word Count: 424 | Viewed: 3646 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.25 Harry Potter co-star Emma Watson, who plays super-smart Hermione Granger, turned sweet sixteen on April 15, 2006. From all accounts, she's as sweet as any sixteen-year-old can be. So sweet, in fact, that her birth flower is the sweet pea!
77	Discover How Hollywood Met the American Old West in Real Life Written by: Bill Platt | Distributed: 2008-01-30 | - Word Count: 1381 | Viewed: 2428 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.40 No matter how what they might call it, many look upon the American Old West as a wild and dangerous place that existed in the last half of the 1800's in the American Frontier, west of the Mississippi River in the United States. This article explores the history of the 101 Ranch Rodeo and Oklahoma's role in the early history of the United States.
78	Angelina Jolie May Work With A Wedding Florist Soon Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-24 | - Word Count: 468 | Viewed: 799 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 With the birth of Angelina Jolie's baby with Brad Pitt now past, the couple's thoughts may now turn to planning a wedding complete with cake, a beautiful gown, A-list guests, and gorgeous flowers. Of all the work that goes into creating the perfect wedding, planning the flowers may actually be the easiest step.
79	Carmen Electra Likes It...Will You? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-18 | - Word Count: 433 | Viewed: 945 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.78 More and more people are becoming shopping savvy in an attempt to conserve precious financial resources. We want more for our money and we don't want to waste money buying items that just aren't as good as they look. That's why more people are turning to consumer product ratings to make determinations about whether or not they'll buy an item. But, just because the guy down the street or even a big star like Carmen Electra likes a product, does that mean you will?
80	Avril Lavigne's Traditional Style Wedding Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-14 | - Word Count: 415 | Viewed: 1428 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.30 On the warm and sunny afternoon of Saturday, July 15th, 21-year old Avril Lavigne wed her boyfriend of two years, Sum 41 singer 26-year old Deryck Whibley. To the surprise of Lavigne's fans who watched her hit the music scene in her tomboyish, grunge style, Lavigne's wedding was not only very traditional, it was quite classy and beautiful.
81	A Wedding Competition Worthy Of American Idol Status Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-11 | - Word Count: 392 | Viewed: 2557 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.00 Past American Idol contestants Clay Aiken, Taylor Hicks, and Kelly Clarkson may have stood up to the pressures of the American Idol competition, but could they handle the stress of the Designer Wedding Challenge.
82	A Fall Wedding For Jennifer Anniston And Vince Vaughn? Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2007-12-10 | - Word Count: 398 | Viewed: 1173 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.50 After more than a year of neither publicly affirming nor denying their romantic relationship, Jennifer Anniston and Vince Vaughn are finally engaged.
83	The Verve Always Bitter Sweet Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-11-08 | - Word Count: 670 | Viewed: 572 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.57 Following the news that The Verve have reunited and are to do a series of U.K. concerts is the promise of a fourth album from one of Britain's most enigmatic and popular alternative rock groups.
84	Rihanna – Straight from Barbados Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-11-06 | - Word Count: 660 | Viewed: 2533 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 Rihanna was born in Saint Michael, Barbados in 1988, and has been a musical talent since she was a small child. In 2003, when only 15 years of age, she received her first big break when a friend introduced her to Evan Rogers, a prodigious music producer who happened to be on holiday in Barbados at the time. Soon, she was signed to Def Jam Records.
85	Arcade Fire - Straight From Montreal Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-11-01 | - Word Count: 509 | Viewed: 632 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.40 Montreal's Arcade Fire is frequently credited with supplying the spark that ignited its music scene, propelling the North American city into the leagues of previous alternative rock hotbeds like New York, Athens (Georgia) and Seattle.
86	British Rock? Bloc Party! Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-10-30 | - Word Count: 574 | Viewed: 1414 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.00 Since their latest album, A Weekend In The City, was released in February, Essex indie-rock superstars, Bloc Party, have enjoyed a year of major highs. They have followed up their success with a wide-ranging tour, performing at high-profile gigs such as Live Aid, Glastonbury, Reading/Leeds, SXSW, and the Austin City Limits music festival.
87	Crowded House Back On The Scene Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-10-25 | - Word Count: 595 | Viewed: 607 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.00 One of New Zealand's finest musical exports, Crowded House, formed when new wave pioneers Split Enz called it quits mid-way through the 1980's.
88	Top 5 UK Concert Venues Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-10-18 | - Word Count: 743 | Viewed: 696 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.09 Here, five top UK venues are put under the microscope in an attempts to explain why this phenomenon might happen, so the next time you buy your concert tickets, you might consider improving on the experience by attending it at one of these top locations.
89	Guide To The Best Bands To See Live Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-10-17 | - Word Count: 788 | Viewed: 799 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25 There are five UK bands that deliver legendary performances to their audiences time and time again. Buy a concert ticket for one of these acts, and you will never come away disappointed.
90	Top Tips When Buying Sports Tickets Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-10-16 | - Word Count: 859 | Viewed: 735 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 2.67 Buying sports tickets for major events, if not done right, can make the difference between having a good or bad time. Here are some of the pitfalls to watch out for when buying your tickets for several of the most popular sporting events in the UK.
91	Planning A London Weekend Theatre Trip Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-10-11 | - Word Count: 810 | Viewed: 638 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.86 A trip to London with your loved one or group of friends to see a London theatre show is one of the best ways to spend a short weekend break. The glitz and glamour of the West End, a great meal, a nice hotel, a wonderful theatre experience - what better way is there to relax and have fun?
92	Rush The Snakes and Arrows Tour Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-10-09 | - Word Count: 724 | Viewed: 523 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 One of Canada's most successful musical exports, Rush, are currently touring to support the release of their latest Snakes and Arrows album. Having amassed hugely impressive sales over four successive decades, earning nearly 40 Gold and Platinum records while shifting an estimated 35 million albums worldwide, this progressive rock trio is showing no signs of giving any of it up.
93	The Police are Back on the Road Written by: Bret Robson | Distributed: 2007-10-08 | - Word Count: 503 | Viewed: 581 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 3.60 The Police are back on the road this year for the first time in two decades, in one of the most eagerly anticipated tours of recent years.
94	Classic Rock Performers Who Have Had A Lasting Influence On Music Written by: Braden Aalders | Distributed: 2007-06-13 | - Word Count: 1071 | Viewed: 818 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.00 Classic rock is a fundamental part of American history. Many of today's leading bands can trace their styles back to the influence of certain musicians. While every song made available to the world has had an impact on the music industry, there are certain performers who will eternally stand at the forefront of music.
95	Music Celebrity And Pop Singer Gossip Written by: BestShowTicketsLasVegas | Distributed: 2007-05-09 | - Word Count: 1003 | Viewed: 979 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.17 The mega hit "Men in Black" informed us that the tabloids were the "only real reporting of the news." Even if everything in there is complete bunk, we can't keep our eyes off of the veritable train wreck that our favorite celebrities treat us to on a daily basis. So, we scoured the rumor mills and gossip columns to bring to you the latest in who is doing what, who is doing who, who is going to jail and everything in between. So sit back, grab your box of bon bons and enjoy the latest from the music celebrity rumor mills.
96	The Authenticity Of Civil War Reenactments Written by: Tiffani Lott | Distributed: 2007-05-07 | - Word Count: 712 | Viewed: 1146 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.91 The authenticity of Civil War reneactments is of extreme importance to many Americans who regard them as an important means, not only of participating in an enjoyable activity, but also of keeping alive the history of the period.
97	Renaissance Fairs – Festivals Of Spring Written by: Tiffani Lott | Distributed: 2007-05-04 | - Word Count: 768 | Viewed: 891 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 Renaissance fairs were celebrated as festivals of spring. A celebration of the end of another harsh winter, and the promise of the rebirth of the land and the new crops to come. The essentials of mediaeval life that were celebrated every year between the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
98	Top 10 Must-See Broadway Plays And Musicals And Why Written by: Jason OConnor | Distributed: 2007-04-24 | - Word Count: 1059 | Viewed: 1697 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.67 To see a Broadway play or musical is to step into a world that envelops you with an experience you cannot find anywhere else. Theatre has been around since ancient times and for good reason. There is absolutely nothing like watching the actors, hearing the live musical scores and going on a journey with fellow theatre-goers.
99	Bette Midler both Bruises and Warms My Soul Written by: Ingrid Stenquist | Distributed: 2007-04-17 | - Word Count: 527 | Viewed: 465 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 The woman is an icon to America for creating sappy Broadway-like tunes and crooning her way onto the big screen. Sitting on my roommates, plush green futon, while watching a brilliant cameo appearance of the Divine Miss M on a 'Seinfeld' rerun, I thought to myself God, Bette Midler really is fantastic.
100	Braving A Cat Show Written by: Ingrid Stenquist | Distributed: 2007-04-13 | - Word Count: 719 | Viewed: 491 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.89 Madison Square Gardens has an annual tradition of hosting the CFA IAMS Cat Championships, hosted by the Cat Fanciers' Association within the Expo Center. I had the great pleasure of accompanying a cat enthusiast this weekend to survey the kitty floor. After purchasing my over-priced cat show ticket, I circled my way around the many tower levels and found myself face to face with the ticket clinchers. Upon thrusting my $15 ticket into the hand of a stupidly smiling portly fellow . . . I quickly realized that this is going to be weird.
101	Countdown Of The Top Ten American Idol Recording Contracts Written by: Trent Lampe | Distributed: 2007-04-05 | - Word Count: 707 | Viewed: 1256 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.86 The list of former American Idol contestant's album sales, dramatically shows the commercial success that has been shared by many of the hit TV show's alumni. It is becoming evident that any associations with American Idol can mean an increased level of success. Although there is no guarantee that being a contestant on American Idol leads to recording sales success, many music executives are taking note of how much influence the show has on music.
102	The Music Industry -- How To Lose Money And Ruin Your Career With A Number One Hit Song? Written by: Stan Medley | Distributed: 2007-04-04 | - Word Count: 953 | Viewed: 777 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.43 Any career development person worth his salt, wants you to have a career that is constantly rising. The most important tool to accomplish this is survey technique. Why does your career development person do this? Because you can actually lose money and ruin your career with a poorly planned number one hit.
103	Seeking Three Minutes Of Fame And Attention On American Idol Written by: Trent Lampe | Distributed: 2007-04-03 | - Word Count: 771 | Viewed: 719 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.55 With the American Idol marvel currently taking place, one cannot ignore the appeal of the general public for fame. If you were to poll a typical teenager, you would discover that most youngsters consider fame as a sign of success in life. In-fact, modern-day celebrity has become a phenomenon, fueled by what seems to be an all-time high in the quest for recognition and stardom.
104	The Business of American Idol and The Making Of A Star Written by: Trent Lampe | Distributed: 2007-03-29 | - Word Count: 689 | Viewed: 571 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 2.50 The culture around pop music is constantly changing, and American Idol looks to be at the forefront of that change. The making of the next American pop star will without doubt go through American Idol. Idol will churn out the most savvy, musically talented individual possible.
105	American Idol Contestants – Where Are They Now? Written by: Trent Lampe | Distributed: 2007-03-27 | - Word Count: 719 | Viewed: 1712 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.70 Before her appearance on American Idol, no one knew of Kelly Clarkson and her musical gift. But since claiming the title of the first American Idol, Clarkson has even surpassed that label, and has become an established voice in the music industry. But the question that many people have is: From Clarkson, Underwood, Studdard, Hicks, and Fantasia, where are they all now?
106	American Idol Has Influenced The Music Industry In A Positive Way Written by: Trent Lampe | Distributed: 2007-03-22 | - Word Count: 731 | Viewed: 740 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 0.80 It would almost seem that the format of American Idol wasn't intended to play a key role in the music industry. But after its all been said and done, it appears that American Idol actually produces quality singers who go on to collect prestigious musical awards, such as the Grammy and perhaps even the Oscar.
107	Why Do Friends Let Friends Embarrass Themselves On American Idol? Written by: Trent Lampe | Distributed: 2007-03-20 | - Word Count: 827 | Viewed: 518 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00 After seeing some atrocious performances on American Idol, we are always left wondering whether we would ever let our own friends embarrass themselves on this show and in this manner. How is it that people allow their friends to be victims of American Idol? If a friend is clearly tone-deaf but wants to audition for American Idol, friends or family members should intervene and not let this non-talented pal audition for the show. It is just not right to allow them to go on TV and embarrass themselves by butchering a classic song.
108	American Idol Creates Entertainment Careers, Even For The Losers Written by: Trent Lampe | Distributed: 2007-03-14 | - Word Count: 759 | Viewed: 610 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 At this year's Oscars, Jennifer Hudson won the supporting-actress Academy Award for her role on Dreamgirls. Nobody could have ever projected this sort of success for last year's American Idol finalist. But this story only adds to the long and illustrious careers that have been created by American Idol.
109	Why Did The American Public Fall In Love With William Hung? Written by: Trent Lampe | Distributed: 2007-03-13 | - Word Count: 738 | Viewed: 532 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.00 The early rounds of American Idol, are clearly geared more towards amusement than actual talent. Generally, the performances of the great musicians that get their tickets punched to Hollywood are not shown. What we do see however, are the shameless contestants who don't have an ounce of talent --- contestants like William Hung.
110	Top Spring And Summer Concert Tours For 2007 Written by: Jason OConnor | Distributed: 2007-03-13 | - Word Count: 1243 | Viewed: 715 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 0.60 Spring and summer are quickly on their way, and you know what that means. When the sun comes back out, so do the top artists in the industry, wowing music fans across the land with live shows and concerts, many of which will be appearing this year in a city near you.
111	Horror Music: 20th-Century Classical Works Expressing the Emotion of Fear Written by: K T Ong | Distributed: 2007-03-06 | - Word Count: 1126 | Viewed: 1269 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 0.71 A good deal of music may have been composed to be employed as background music for horror movies, but there are also a significant number of works which stand on their own like a good horror novel in the form of music.
112	How to Get Celebrity Book Endorsements And Testimonials Written by: Jordan McAuley | Distributed: 2007-03-05 | - Word Count: 572 | Viewed: 749 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.78 Shows authors how to get celebrity endorsements and testimonials for their books.
113	Charlemagne Meets a Chinese Princess Written by: K T Ong | Distributed: 2007-02-28 | - Word Count: 1027 | Viewed: 756 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 Explores the interesting possibilities offered in certain recorded legends pertaining to the medieval ruler Charlemagne, mainly what interactions could take place between China and medieval Europe.
114	How to Attend TV Show Tapings Written by: Jordan McAuley | Distributed: 2007-02-20 | - Word Count: 1702 | Viewed: 5881 | Votes: 24 | Rating: 2.83 Shows you how to attend free television show tapings in Los Angeles, New York, and the U.K.
115	How American Idol Successfully Changes Average People Into Stars Written by: Trent Lampe | Distributed: 2007-02-16 | - Word Count: 956 | Viewed: 536 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.83 Once a year, millions of Americans gather in front of their televisions to learn who will be the next American Idol. 9.9 million viewers watched the very first American Idol episode in 2002. By the end of that first season, more than 22 million viewers sat down to watch Kelly Clarkson be crowned the first American Idol. As season five came to an end, 36 million viewers were on hand to watch Taylor Hicks be crowned the season five winner.
116	American Idol Breeds Success and Controversy Written by: Trent Lampe | Distributed: 2007-02-09 | - Word Count: 1287 | Viewed: 653 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.50 During the early days of 2002, the only people who had ever heard of the American Idol were the numerous television executives who had decided that this show had no future. Can you imagine what it would be like to be one of the television executives that had decided to take a pass on American Idol? Can you imagine what it must feel like every time they see someone on T.V. talking about American Idol? Wow! That would bite.
117	In Broad Daylight? Getting The Story Written by: Harry N. MacLean | Distributed: 2007-02-06 | - Word Count: 844 | Viewed: 884 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 1.60 Ken McElroy was shot to death on the main street of Skidmore, Missouri, on the morning of July 10, 1981. He was sitting in his pickup, his wife at his side, when two gunmen across the street opened fire. Forty-five men witnessed the killing. After three grand jury investigations, including a federal probe in Kansas City, no indictments were issued. Twenty-five years later, still no one has been charged.
118	In Broad Daylight--Who Killed Ken McElroy? Written by: Harry N. MacLean | Distributed: 2007-01-30 | - Word Count: 739 | Viewed: 3357 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.53 The killing of Ken Rex McElroy could well be the hottest cold case on record. On the morning of July 10, 1981, he was shot to death as he sat in his pickup on the main street of Skidmore, Missouri. Forty-five townspeople witnessed the killing. All denied seeing the shooters. After three grand juries and an eight-month FBI investigation, no one was indicted. Twenty-five years later, still no one has been charged with the murder.
119	Red Sox Staff Reshaped For New Year Written by: Patrick Hickey Jr. | Distributed: 2007-01-17 | - Word Count: 840 | Viewed: 2185 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 Failing to make the playoffs for the first time in four years, the Boston Red Sox have re-tooled a pitching staff that battled inconsistency and was infected by the injury bug last season, bringing in a host of capable arms into the bullpen and adding both a familiar face and a new one into the starting rotation.
120	Arenas on His Own Path to Greatness Written by: Patrick Hickey Jr. | Distributed: 2007-01-16 | - Word Count: 597 | Viewed: 680 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.67 When someone thinks about elite players in the NBA, guys like Carmelo Anthony, Dewayne Wade and Lebron James immediate come to mind, while an individual such as Gilbert Arenas, who has similar numbers Anthony, Wade and James is totally left out of the mainstream limelight.
121	Despite Changes Red Sox Offense Still Dangerous Written by: Patrick Hickey Jr. | Distributed: 2007-01-15 | - Word Count: 661 | Viewed: 788 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 1.67 Normally, if any team in the Majors lost three dependable players like Mark Loretta, Alex Gonzalez and Trot Nixon in the span of one offseason, thoughts of a dominating season would be the last thing you'd be hearing from the organization.
122	Castle Mountain Buffs Up: Alberta's *Jewel of the South* Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-12-14 | - Word Count: 956 | Viewed: 732 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.67 When legendary ski-film maker Warren Miller's crew came to Alberta to include Castle Mountain in his newest movie, it sought an unpolished jewel. That's Castle Mountain: on the one hand, an area remote, undeveloped and largely undiscovered; on the other, a mountain with a roots-friendly vibe, huge snow dumps and incredible skiing. It's a skier's paradise that's attracting huge interest.
123	Canada's Top Indoor Rodeo: Cowboys Ready for Action Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-12-13 | - Word Count: 1057 | Viewed: 896 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.00 Saddle Bronc rider Jess Martin will measure his first Canadian Finals Rodeo by eight-second intervals as he struggles to stay on a bucking horse bent on giving him the ride of his life in Edmonton, Alberta. Eight seconds is all he needs on the leaping and twisting animal to score during the country's biggest indoor rodeo. Eight seconds in front of 16,000 cheering fans packing Rexall Place as this Canadian gateway city goes hog wild from Nov. 8–12.
124	Brokeback Mountain Filming - Pictures and Review Written by: Travel Alberta | Distributed: 2006-12-12 | - Word Count: 1400 | Viewed: 1091 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.25 Already viewed by more people than any of the other of this year's Oscar contenders, Brokeback has splayed some of Alberta's most stunning geography on silver screens the world over.
125	Pat Tillman's Example Written by: Gary Kurz | Distributed: 2006-12-07 | - Word Count: 584 | Viewed: 730 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.29 A Challenge for Christian Service
126	Review: Losing Weight With Burn The Fat Feed The Muscle Written by: Liz Beresford | Distributed: 2006-10-19 | - Word Count: 787 | Viewed: 1046 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.11 From its title, this burn the fat program is clearly going to insist that you exercise. I guess anyone who hates that idea will not be purchasing it! The author, Tom Venuto, is a natural body builder (which means he does not use drugs) so his plan includes lots of movement, including cardio and strength training, to burn fat.
127	Cirque Corteo Review - Wonderous Written by: Jason OConnor | Distributed: 2006-10-11 | - Word Count: 1026 | Viewed: 1151 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.50 Take a typical nightmarish dream sequence you may have deep in the night, add ponderous acrobatics and aerobatics, an eerie story of clowns, death and a funeral, sprinkle in a carnival-like atmosphere ripe with little people and balloons, and inject a heart-pounding live, original score that combines with strange scenes that surround you like a psychedelics-infused blanket, and you've got Corteo. What a show!
128	Pittsburgh Steelers - Don't Count on a Repeat Written by: Mike Ricigliani | Distributed: 2006-09-13 | - Word Count: 641 | Viewed: 737 | Votes: 4 | Rating: 1.75 Fans in the Steel City have been on Cloud 9 since February when the Steelers outlasted the Seahawks and clinched their fifth Lombardi Trophy. Don't expect the euphoria to last, though.
129	Video Raised the Internet Bar Written by: Jim Hedger | Distributed: 2006-09-08 | - Word Count: 1679 | Viewed: 881 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 2.83 After the short wave of annoyance passed, I decided to put my powers of search to the test and venture forth to find and replace my errant sound driver. It didn't take very long to decide that was a bad idea disguised as a good one. Ten minutes of extreme frustration surfing around the site of the company that made my sound card led me to Google in the vain hopes I could find another repository of arcane drivers.
130	'Crocodile Hunter' Dies Monday ( 4 Sept 2006 ) in the Hands of a Stingray Written by: Joseph Martin | Distributed: 2006-09-07 | - Word Count: 529 | Viewed: 925 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 0.90 Steve Irwin passed away on September 4th, 2006, after he was stung by a stingray. Crewmembers of Irwin's boat, Croc One, called emergency services, Irwin was given CPR and sent by rescue helicopter to Cairns, the nearby city. He was pronounced dead shortly thereafter, Stainton said. His death moved many people to action seeking to send their condolences to the Irwin family.
131	Why Is Most Music So Bad Today? Written by: Jason OConnor | Distributed: 2006-08-31 | - Word Count: 1645 | Viewed: 881 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.88 Why is popular music so bad today? I mean, I'm not that old, but jeez, the music of today, with only a few rare exceptions, kinda stinks. Some would say that when New Year's Eve 1979 ended, we were ushered into an era of lame music that we still haven't escaped from today.
132	Key Returnees - A Look at a Few Players Who Could Lead Their Teams to Prominence Written by: Jay Nault | Distributed: 2006-08-29 | - Word Count: 697 | Viewed: 984 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.60 Every year, selected teams tend to have their seasons at least partially ruined due to unforeseen injuries. A widely-held league belief is that a team generally has one or two big-time playmakers, and if one of these central pieces is lost because of injury, that team is in big trouble. Below you'll find a few of the players attempting to come back from an injury, and what potential impact a successful return could mean for their teams.
133	CD Replication: Recommended Licensing Tips and Considerations Written by: Morris Anderson | Distributed: 2006-08-23 | - Word Count: 768 | Viewed: 592 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.63 So, your band just finished recording their first album and are now looking to get 1000 retail-ready CD's inside shiny jewel cases, with killer graphics and all the prerequisite bells & whistles for a CD replication project. Good for you and your band - this is by no means a trivial undertaking! But WAIT, there are potential land-mines around the corner if you're not careful.
134	Why Jane Fonda Dropped James Franciscus Written by: Paul Kyriazi | Distributed: 2006-08-22 | - Word Count: 226 | Viewed: 949 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 2.80 Jane Fonda met, soon to be star, James Franciscus in her college drama class. As she wrote in her autobiography, My Life So Far, "James was movie star handsome, smart, literate, and had a sense of humor." He became her first real love.
135	Marketing for Wedding Photographers: 5 Attract More Wedding Clients Packages Written by: Lesley Mattos | Distributed: 2006-08-17 | - Word Count: 421 | Viewed: 1277 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.50 While professional photographers shoot many types of events, many are coming up with unique ideas and incentives to offer their wedding clients, which are giving them an edge over their competitors.
136	Divisional Outlook - NL West Written by: Jay Nault | Distributed: 2006-08-15 | - Word Count: 715 | Viewed: 708 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.78 Despite being widely ripped as the worst division in baseball in 2005, one facet of the division last year on which everyone agreed was the competitiveness, as nearly every team had a chance to win the division late in the season. Once again, no one is out of it in this division in 2006, as every team sits within three games of the others as of this writing.
137	NFL Training Camp - Is It Too Long? Written by: Jay Nault | Distributed: 2006-08-10 | - Word Count: 719 | Viewed: 800 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.22 The demands on NFL teams have grown exponentially over the past couple of decades. It wasn't too long ago that many NFL players, even starters, felt the need to get or hold a "regular" job during the offseason, and used the time spent in training camp to get into playing shape for the regular season. It also used to be that teams played up to six preseason games as opposed to the current four or maybe five exhibitions.
138	Arr Mate - Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Written by: Joseph Martin | Distributed: 2006-08-10 | - Word Count: 514 | Viewed: 670 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 1.38 Grab the Dramamine and prepare for oceanic thrills, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is all the action, comedy and adventure you'd expect from this all-star cast.
139	50 Cent - The Man, The Music, The Business Written by: Joseph Martin | Distributed: 2006-08-08 | - Word Count: 315 | Viewed: 785 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 2.43 50 Cent, a Hip-Hop gasta rapper, has achieved multi-platinum rankings for each of his recent albums Get Rich or Die Tryin' and The Massacre, selling more than 15 million copies around the world.
140	Jazz for Peace - A Convenient Truth!! Written by: Debra R. Cerritelli | Distributed: 2006-07-26 | - Word Count: 816 | Viewed: 840 | Votes: 14 | Rating: 3.29 What is Jazz for Peace? This is a question I have answered thousands of times in the past three years.
141	iPod 101 Written by: Jance Hayes | Distributed: 2006-07-18 | - Word Count: 394 | Viewed: 923 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 3.00 You've joined the latest craze, bought an iPod and opened the box. Now you're a bit perplexed as to how to actually use this nifty little gadget. Here's a few basic tips to get your click-wheel rolling, applicable to most models:
142	A look back at Video Game History - Do you remember Pac Man, Space Invaders and Super Mario Brothers? Written by: Jon Wuebben | Distributed: 2006-07-07 | - Word Count: 1032 | Viewed: 1183 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.36 Of all the things that the 1970's produced, there are few that made as big of a cultural impact as video games. There's no question about it: video games have been a significant force in society and one of the most popular leisure pursuits. Chances are if you're under the age of 40, you played them, some of us a lot. There was Atari, Intellivision and Colecovision. Don't forget Sega and Nintendo.
143	Make Your Face - a Portrait of Beauty Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-07-06 | - Word Count: 606 | Viewed: 825 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 3.50 Family portraits are precious keepsakes that can bring you joy forever. Creating a picture perfect portrait presentation is more a matter of proper planning than luck or inherent beauty. Do you think that your best features elude the camera's lens? A good picture has a lot to do with the right kind of lights, your photographer's abilities and your presentation. Here are a few tips to help you put your best face forward.
144	If You Could Play One Game For The Rest Of Your Life, What Would It Be? Written by: Jon Wuebben | Distributed: 2006-06-22 | - Word Count: 976 | Viewed: 753 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33 You're an online game player. Probably an expert. Actually, you're probably an expert at a bunch of different games. And you probably enjoy playing lots of different games, especially the new ones. But, if you were to pick just one, just one game that you would have to play for the rest of your life - what would it be?
145	What Do Chuzzle, Jewel Quest And Fairies Have In Common And Why Are They So Fun? Written by: Jon Wuebben | Distributed: 2006-06-15 | - Word Count: 770 | Viewed: 1078 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.33 Three of the most popular online games out there, Chuzzle, Jewel Quest and Fairies, may appear to be quite different, but in reality, share a very similar game architecture and strategy component. What's different?
146	9 Extremely Easy Ways to Make Your Indie Record Label's Sales SIZZLE! Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-06-14 | - Word Count: 746 | Viewed: 720 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.58 Today, record labels that have consistently been successful face a serious challenge in maintaining the value of their brand name. Your reputation is everything in this business. You cannot become complacent. I have developed ten ways to help you improve your Indie record label company so that you will not become a "has been".
147	Why Starting Your Own Small Indie Record Label Can Be More Profitable Than Signing With One of Their Big Brothers? Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-06-06 | - Word Count: 650 | Viewed: 2272 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.00 Many years ago people believed that the only way you could make money in the music business was to sign up with a big record label. The major label treated many of their artists like slaves and barely gave them enough of the money to survive. They really didn't have a lot of choice if they wanted to get their music recorded.
148	Get Your Party Shaking Like Shakira's Hips With Flowers Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF | Distributed: 2006-06-02 | - Word Count: 462 | Viewed: 814 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.38 Shakira's hips won't be the only thing shaking this summer-with flowers your backyard parties can really shake, too! Flowers are the ultimate party decoration and accessory because they are so versatile. They can be used to decorate, as prizes, as party favors, and even as fashion accessories.
149	How To Get the Best Lighting For your Photos Written by: Cheryl Miller | Distributed: 2006-05-31 | - Word Count: 576 | Viewed: 1444 | Votes: 22 | Rating: 2.14 Lighting will make or break your photo. You can do all sorts of experiments with lighting to really make some stunning and amazing pictures. Before we go into that lets go over a few points about lighting that will make your photo picture perfect.
150	Beside Making Truckloads of Money... Who Else Wants to Discover Why They Should Start Their Own Record Label? Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-05-31 | - Word Count: 884 | Viewed: 744 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.88 Don't tell me you never thought about owning your own Indie record label company. I guess the real question is, what has been stopping you? Unfortunately, I know too well the answer to this question. There are many reasons why people tell themselves why they can't have their own Indie record label company.
151	How To Make A Picture Perfect Wedding Album Written by: Cheryl Miller | Distributed: 2006-05-25 | - Word Count: 629 | Viewed: 1873 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 2.64 Your friend is getting married and on this biggest day of her life you want to give her something she will be able to treasure for years to come. Why not make her a special wedding album? Here are 7 of the most popular poses and how to make them into life-long gems.
152	What Makes Online Games more Fun? Written by: Jon Wuebben | Distributed: 2006-05-25 | - Word Count: 679 | Viewed: 970 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 3.56 Role playing games, puzzle games, traditional games like chess and backgammon - they are all becoming big in the online world, with more and more people playing every day. So, what makes online games more fun and what are the specific benefits one can enjoy?
153	Here Is How Others, Just Like You, Have Made a Lot of Money By Starting A Record Label Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-05-23 | - Word Count: 672 | Viewed: 641 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 3.00 A virtual Renaissance is going on right now in the record label industry, because space, volume and distance are no longer obstacles. Recent changes in technology have opened the playing field to Indies.
154	Discover Why Starting Your Own Record Company Could be 10 Times Better Then Signing With a Major Record Label!!! Written by: Ty Cohen | Distributed: 2006-05-19 | - Word Count: 601 | Viewed: 2021 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 2.43 One of the greatest changes to take place in the music business over the past 20 years has been the ease with which an individual artist can start their own independent (indie) record label. You do not need to sign with any official organization to start a record label.
155	Make your Teenager's Prom a Night to Remember Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-05-17 | - Word Count: 781 | Viewed: 633 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.50 Prom season is quickly approaching, and it is a time that you and your teen have dreamed about for a very long time. As a parent, you can make your teenager's prom a very special night to remember.
156	Preparing your Teenager for the Prom Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-05-16 | - Word Count: 547 | Viewed: 864 | Votes: 7 | Rating: 1.86 The time has come your teenager has waited for all of their life—prom night. It will be a night of fun and enchantment, and a time they will never forget. These are some useful tips to help your teenager get ready for the big night.
157	Hire the Right DJ for the Right Occasion Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-05-16 | - Word Count: 605 | Viewed: 687 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.73 Planning an occasion is a lot of hard work. If you want to have an event that everyone will be talking about for days and years later, hire a good DJ to run your music and light show. Just follow these simple tips, and you are sure to have a fabulous DJ suitable for any event.
158	How to Spice Up Rite of Passage Parties Written by: Kamau Austin | Distributed: 2006-05-12 | - Word Count: 511 | Viewed: 666 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.70 Many cultures and religions have rite of passage occasions to celebrate a person's passage into a new and/or different stage of their lives. These rites of passage can include bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvah, graduations, birthdays, and more. These occasions are usually celebrated with large parties.
159	Special Effects Kill Movies Written by: Abdi Frankfurt | Distributed: 2005-09-02 | One thing that I really don’t understand is why filmmakers are using so many special effects in their films. It’s becoming truly ridiculous and unrealistic.
160	Writing Good Screenplays (Part Two) Written by: Aaron Trinidad | Distributed: 2005-08-18 | Last week we reviewed the three basic elements to apply in order to become a successful screenwriter. Let's continue...
161	Writing Good Screenplays (Part One) Written by: Aaron Trinidad | Distributed: 2005-08-18 | To start on the road to authorship you have to understand a key element in the making of a successful writer and this may be a novelist, a screenwriter or a playwright. There is no such thing as writing badly and whatever you may write, you have to write it with pride.