| 431 | EmpyreLounge.com announces Top 50 CDs of 2004 Preview: EmpyreLounge.com is proud to present our picks for the top 50 CDs of the year. “The Top 50 CDs of the Year” was written by the EmpyreLounge.com editorial staff, with assistance from a selected group of frequent visitors & contributors. The Top 50 CDs includes a diverse set of artists including Prince, Snow Patrol, Elliot Smith, Velvet Revolver, Ra... (more) Published By: EmpyreLounge.com Submitted: 15 December,2004 |
| 432 | Substitute the Internet for Your TV Preview: I have fond memories of waking up early on Saturday mornings and softly tiptoeing out to the family room to watch early morning cartoons when I was in elementary school. Then in high school I became more interested in the action-oriented TV shows in the evening. A little while later, I found that I just didn't have the time to dedicate an hour or ... (more) Published By: Daniel Punch Submitted: 16 December,2004 |
| 433 | Media Player Shootout Preview: Whether you call them media players, jukeboxes, mp3 apps, music managers, or whatever - we all need a proggy to listen to our digital music with sowe decided that it was time to publish the Online Music Blog Media Player Shootout. For the sake of this article I am only going to discuss players you can get for free and I am not going to go into p2p... (more) Published By: James Kendall Submitted: 19 December,2004 |
| 434 | How Has Eminem Risen to the Top? Preview: How is it that a little white boy from Kansas City has become the most well known rapper in the world? Starting from nothing and eventually moving up to a multi-millionaire, Eminem over the past seven years has been in the eye of the public everywhere you look. He has essentially entered a black man’s business and gone to the top over the course o... (more) Published By: Jeff Schuman II Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 435 | Home Theater Audio Setup Preview: Your home theater audio setup will depend on the space available to you, what kind of signal your receiver can carry, and the number of speakers you have. With proper setup, it doesn't matter if you have a simple stereo audio setup or a complex multi-speaker setup. Proper home theater audio setup will give you the most enjoyable experience. The ... (more) Published By: Matthew Seigneur Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 436 | Movie Review - Shrek 2 Preview: The film opens with Shrek (voiced over by Mike Myers) and his beloved (now turned into an Ogre) Princess Fiona (Cameron Diaz) enjoying themselves on their honeymoon at sand-kissed beaches. Returning from their romantic idyll, Shrek and Princess Fiona are summoned by Fiona's parents, the king (John Cleese) and queen (Julie Andrews) of the "Kingdom ... (more) Published By: Chris N. Fernando Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 437 | Tips for a Great Recording Session Preview: You know your songs are great (and so does your girl/boyfriend, family, pets etc), and you finally decided to record an album in a real studio. That’s great! But what actually happens when you get there? When you finally do pick the perfect studio, one that you feel comfortable at, there is a certain routine that must be followed in order to get ... (more) Published By: Richard Dolmat Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 438 | The Christmas Gift (A Short Story) Preview: The Christmas Gift by C. Bailey-Lloyd In a small, Southern town off the banks of the Edisto River lived a bright-eyed, skinny, brown-haired girl. Renee was a jovial child, filled with love and compassion. In everything, she managed to find some light. Renee would take daily strolls to the riverbank where she'd gather unique rocks and stray seas... (more) Published By: C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 439 | Home Cinema Design Preview: Home Cinemas are becoming increasingly popular, but if you decide to install one you must think carefully about home cinema design. What system you buy, what seating you decide on and how you arrange your speakers depends on many factors, such as the viewer capacity you plan on having and the size of the room that will be the home to your home the... (more) Published By: Matthew Seigneur Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 440 | Home Theater Furniture & Seating Preview: Home theater seating can vary widely and depends on the experience you want and your budget. You can make do with folding chairs or that garage sale sofa, but the better your seating is the better your home theater experience will be. The first thing to think about is how many people your home theater will host for viewing on a regular basis. It ... (more) Published By: Matthew Seigneur Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 441 | Home Cinema Room Setup Preview: The best home theater experience is achieved with proper home cinema room setup. A home theater cannot be setup like any regular living room or den - it has special requirements so you can get the full experience from the sight and sound of the movies you watch. There are very specific things you can do to make your viewing experience the best it ... (more) Published By: Matthew Seigneur Submitted: 21 December,2004 |
| 442 | Duke Ellington Starring in “The Evolution of Jazz” Preview: Duke Ellington Starring in “The Evolution of Jazz” Duke Ellington is considered to be one of the greatest figures in the history of American music. Edward Kennedy 'Duke' Ellington was born in Washington D.C. on April 29, 1899. His parents were James Edward and Daisy Kennedy Ellington. They raised Duke as an only child, until his sister, Ruth, was... (more) Published By: David Kunstek Submitted: 23 December,2004 |
| 443 | Do you know your Country? Origin of Country Music Quiz Preview: Here's a nice quiz on the Origin of Country Music. The answers are on the bottom of the page. P.S. Don't feel bad if you only get half of them right. You'll be doing better than my partner Stu did... 1) What person is known as the "Father of Country Music"? A. Johnny Cash B. Jimmie Rodgers C. Tex Ritter D. Jed Clampett 2) Who wrote a song abo... (more) Published By: Robert Harper Submitted: 24 December,2004 |
| 444 | Is it Possible to Download Music Legally Anymore? Preview: Is it Possible to Download Music Legally Anymore? © Jeff Schuman II http://www.best-mp3-music-downloads.com Throughout the past few years downloading music on the internet has increased in popularity. At the same time though, it has become illegal through many companies to download music as musicians and artists have been losing money on their CD... (more) Published By: Jeff Schuman II Submitted: 28 December,2004 |
| 445 | Spooky House Producer Finds Real Spooks in King Assassination Preview: Producer-Director-Writer William Sachs of Spooky House fame has written a screenplay based on the Gary Revel investigation of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. William Sachs is in negotiations with Gary concerning details of the conspiracy that will end up in the final draft of the screenplay and some details that may not. Gary Revel bel... (more) Published By: Anonymous Submitted: 28 December,2004 |
| 446 | Free Lottery Wheeling System Preview: A lottery wheeling system means you choose a base 'subset' of numbers, for example in a 6 number lottery, you might choose the numbers 1 to 7, and then combine them in ways ensuring that all 7 numbers 'get a go' in the 6 number lines. By playing combinations of a set of numbers, you are doing something similar to the 'permutations' in football po... (more) Published By: Noah Faulkner Submitted: 29 December,2004 |
| 447 | Know the Odds Preview: In the casino, each game has different odds. This means that you are more likely to win some games than others. Knowing the odds, therefore, is very important if you want to maximize your chances of winning. We assume for the purposes of this article that each game is fair, and that you employ no 'card counting' strategies. This will allow us to w... (more) Published By: Karla Dalton Submitted: 29 December,2004 |
| 448 | Romance on a Budget - Love Is Patient, Kind, and Cheap! Preview: I've found something that many men do not understand. "Romance does not equal money." The men I've talked with have been frightened off by television and movies and believe that romance is something outside of their budget. They are wrong. When I think of the most romantic and breathtaking stories that my friends and I discuss over coffee, we do... (more) Published By: Nicole Dean Submitted: 02 January,2005 |
| 449 | Texas Holdem Tournament Strategy - Winning vs. Aggressive Players Preview: The Texas Hold’em poker phenomenon has taken the country by storm. There are reportedly over 100 million active poker players worldwide. Poker’s popularity is largely the byproduct of technology and several recent trends: 1) online gaming, where players engage and socialize in real-time over the Internet, and 2) the broad publicity created by high... (more) Published By: Rick Braddy Submitted: 03 January,2005 |
| 450 | A Beginner’s Guide to Billiards Preview: Billiards is a universally popular indoor game that is enjoyed by people of all ages and both sexes. Traditionally, billiards is played in bars, clubs, pubs, and specials pool or billiard halls. However, more and more people are realizing the benefits and entertainment value of having a billiards table and games room within their very own home. Th... (more) Published By: Reno Charlton Submitted: 03 January,2005 |