Extending the Help by Christine Layug

Ever wanted that clothing line that really fits your size? Then the perfect clothing line for you would be the apple bottoms. Among the many clothing lines, the apple bottoms are among of the most respected clothing line that has been founded. Not only because of its design of its clothing lines, but also because of its significance when it comes to plus sized women. The apple bottoms are a fashion clothing line that was founded by one of the most famous American rapper, Nelly. Aside from being a rapper, Cornell Hayes Jr. or Nelly is also a successful entrepreneur that founded the Vokal, and has also founded the apple bottoms. From its name apple bottom, which is derived from a woman's behind, is a clothing line that was founded specifically for plus sized women. The apple bottoms bases its designs off of Nelly's idea that "The clothes should fit a woman, not the woman fit the clothes." Jeans in the apple bottoms collection are notorious for accentuating the female feature they're named after, the derriere, and signature details like apple-shaped back pockets. The apple bottoms brand name, synonymous to the voluptuous behinds of target consumers, is meant to draw attention to the fact that not every woman has a supermodel figure. The jeans are flattering to women with curvy figures and are offered in a myriad of washes and rises. Not only did the apple bottoms help solve the problems of a plus sized woman, the apple bottoms has also has helped proliferate Nelly's hip hop empire. He then uses his success as a business man to fund a non-profit organization called 4Sho4Kids and the Jes Us 4 Jackie Campaign, established to help his little sister's fight against leukemia and increase membership to the Bone Marrow Donor Registry. This is the reason why the apple bottoms are highly respected by the community. Not only did it solve the problem of plus sized women, but also helped those that are really in need of help by donating some of its proceedings. If you want some information about the apple bottoms jeans and apparels, then visit Streetzwear at www.streetzwear.com.

Dangerously in Dereon by Christine Layug

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles is an American R&B singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, actress, and dancer, whom rose to fame as the creative force and lead singer of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, the world's best-selling female group of all time. Knowles then released her first solo album Dangerously in Love, in June 2003, and in no time the album became one of the biggest commercial successes of the year, topping the albums charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. With its number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy", Knowles earned five Grammy Awards in a single night in 2004. Apart from being a popular singer and songwriter, Beyoncé Knowles is also a fashion designer that introduced the popular fashion clothing line house of dereon. House of dereon is a prêt-à-porter fashion line introduced by singer Beyoncé Knowles and her mother/stylist Tina Knowles. The style and concept is inspired by three generations of women in their family, with the name "Deréon" paying tribute to Beyoncé's grandmother, Agnèz dereon. Back when Beyoncé Knowles was still on the Destiny's Child, her mother Tina would design and sew their outfits, especially when the group was first starting out and did not have much money or access to designer clothing. Part of what called attention to Destiny's Child, besides their obvious talent, was their one-of-a-kind fashions. Their style set them apart, yet gave the group cohesion as a similar style, color or garment was worn by all the members. The house of dereon clothing line was first introduced on The Oprah Winfrey Show. The house of dereon mixes hip-hop influences, such as its use of denim, with ultra feminine flourishes like embroidery and ruffles. In an interview, Beyoncé revealed where she got the inspiration of the house of dereon. She said that the house of dereon was inspired from three generation of clothing line, the generation of her mother Tina Knowles and the generation of her grandmother Agnez Dereon. It is also reported hat Beyoncé has an active role in the house of dereon design department, approving and discussing fashion designs and ideas. So If you ever wanted to know about more about the house of dereon and its apparels, then visit Streetzwear at www.streetzwear.com.

An Exciting New Showcase for the International Creative Arts by Tom Sykes

Omnimoda is an exciting new showcase for the international creative arts. The filmmakers, musicians, artists and writers involved are linked by a common aim to innovate, subvert, experiment and veer from the cliches of the mainstream. They inhabit a space “where territories tremble, where the structures collapse, where the ethoses get mixed up” (Gilles Deleuze). Their influences are diverse, from Kathie Murphy to Hunter S Thompson to British hip hop to JG Ballard. Fundamental to omnimoda.com is the power of ideas, some of them being public art, the Gonzo creed, anarchism, eschatology, controversialism, love, peak experiences and the possibility of originality.
Affiliates: Tom and Simon Sykes are the editors of the travel book No Such Thing As A Free Ride? (published in 2005 by Cassell Illustrated) (ISBN: 1844033821) which was named Observer Travel Book of the Month and serialized in The Times. Rapid Keith is the de facto leader of Omnimoda music, master of Cutoff Productions studio facilities and uber-producer of all the major artists."

Writers of fiction and journalism from the UK, US, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Africa and Canada.

The turntablist hip hop DJ Anode has supported the likes of DJ Yoda and the Scratch Perverts.

Singer-songwriter Lucie has recorded and toured the country extensively.

Over an eight year career electronic ‘stompbeatz’ outfit Ether Flyer have been reviewed in the NME and in 2001 released an album Noises You Get Used To on Centaur Records in Dundee.

Off-the-wall French singer Eddie Spamfinga has been slowly garnering a cult following across Europe and is now promoting himself in the UK via omnimoda.com.

The website is also associated with Pretty Scruffy jewellery, whose aesthetic is one of ‘recycling, beach-combing, sewing, surrealist miming’.

Ross Dobner is a professional animator who has worked in the UK, Vietnam and Holland. He has enjoyed success with music videos, commercials and art films.

Coming soon: A multimedia concept-project about a fictional 1920s musical ensemble who unwittingly pioneered various forms of pop music long before they were thought to have been invented.

Tom Sykes has a novella The Blank Space due to be published later in the year by Pendragon Press.

Lucie will be touring a range of venues in the south and west of England over the summer.

After a long hiatus Ether Flyer will be performing a spoken word event with Tom Sykes at an arts festival in Folkestone, Kent in June to help promote publication of his story True Sounds of Infamy.

Ar' Back Yard - Back There and Then... by Anwar Dharma

It’s weird you know! But everything is so close to the release of Ar’ Back Yard (for those of you not familiar to the book soon to be released click on hhtp://www.arbackyard.com/ for more information) that it’s kind of scary..." yet very fuckin’ exciting to say the least.
Since I found out about Ar’ Back Yard being published, it’s pretty safe to say that I have become kind of obsessed with it.

I recently was sent an author’s questionnaire that covered everything.

But I have to say that the great thing about it was that for so long now I have just thought about the book and that’s it. But these were questions about me and the back story behind Ar’ Back Yard.

And even though I knew the back story - it has been the first time that I have had to document it. You see by telling the back story - I am in hindsight also telling my own story.

So to start remembering all those things and to start realising just how tied up and deeply involved I was in that world. You see I had to be really honest with all of it - and at times I just kept thinking - fuck - I really was a horrible little cunt back then.

But you see this is what happened and how things were for me back in the day - this was the truth and this is what formed the basis of Ar’ Back Yard so there was no reason to bullshit.

The only thing I’ll ask you all to remember, is that all of this I’m telling you is and has been for many years now in the past. I have not been part of that world for a very long time now and even though I don’t really have regrets - I do not condone all of what took place.

I only acknowledge that the authenticity of what I wrote was written from the heart and with the knowledge that I was involved within that world at the time.

It would be easy for me to paint a bad picture and say that I came from a poor family and had a bad up bringing that led me down the path I followed. But to be honest that would be complete and utter nonsense.

I was from a good family. By no means, the type of family that gave you anything had you wanted. In fact that was far from the case no matter what certain family members like to believe and it was also probably one of the factors that led me to the criminal underworld that became my family.

Possibly a piss poor excuse I know, but it’s not really the point I’m trying to make. It’s that I always financed myself and anything I wanted to do - usually by any means necessary that I could take full advantage of and make some cash.

I think that I once had a dream of becoming this great artist - well more of a graphic designer to be honest. But that never really panned out and along the way, throughout being heavily into the rise of Hip Hop and the entire culture that surrounded it throughout the early to mid eighties. This was before the whole Madchester scene took off and the clubbing scene arrived in the late eighties. And when this happened everything really kicked off in Manchester.

And from the first moment I experienced the ride (obviously including taking the drug Ecstasy) I was hooked. Not only was I captivated, I was infatuated with it becoming my life - and that it is exactly what it became. Through this period, these days were in my mind some of the greatest and also some of the worst times the city of Manchester ever experienced.

I had cleverly and very quickly started to make moves within the drug industry. It was almost by chance though if I’m truthful about it. I bumped into an old boss of mine who was at the time running a successful club in Warrington. He couldn’t work out why it was that nobody was buying his booze yet appeared to be having such a good time all night.

When I explained it him that the drug they were taking was Ecstasy - well he blatantly asked me if he gave me a thousand pounds what I would give him in return. I took the thousand and gave him his return - and quite simply that’s how it all began.

From there I started to make a name for myself - and even to this day I wasn’t quite sure how - but each week everything grew bigger and greater. And before I knew it I had my own business. Albeit, an illegal one at that.

For Christ sake I had the boss of the club in my pocket. He then went on to hand over both the club… and effectively me also…. to the head of security at the time. I even designed the bloody membership cards and all the artwork that they used for events.

I was membership number, VIP001 and thought I was untouchable. But I was simply young, dumb and way ahead of where should have been at that stage in the game.

And let me tell you something… being at that stage in the game at the young age that I was pissed off more than a few people to say the least. Things were becoming very heated around me with both the characters that I was pissing off and also with the law who were becoming aroused with current activities that were escalating on a week to week basis.

I was running round town selling all different classes of Drugs - from Weed to Ecstasy - to Coke - and from Coke to my personal worst fucking nightmare... Crack.

I was never really a violent person - but all of a sudden I found myself committing horrific violent acts as they became a necessity. And I although it was never something I got off on. It was always an issue within my world. I just kind of became used to having to do those things as terrible as they were.

I was selling everything at both wholesale and retail and I was making so much cash I figured that nothing else mattered. I was gaining a reputation and with a name like Anwar (there was no other Anwar around at the time) I was being remembered by all of those around me.

It was also around this time that my drug intake increased more and more and I never realised how much they were taking control of not only my body, but also my mind. I think since the early days of sniffing glue as a teenager I always loved that intoxication of all substances a little too much.

Fact of the matter was, as I’ve said, I loved drugs. I mean, I loved taking all drugs as long they didn’t involve sticking needles in my arm. I mean I loved clubbing and I loved popping Ecstasy. But Coke and Crack-Cocaine became my real downfalls - but we’ll get to that later.

For as much as I and just about every other fucker at the time loved these so called harmless little pills that were becoming known as the ultimate love drugs - I was involved in the business side as well. And at the end of the day business is business. It was always about making money and nothing else. But the money - the cold hard unaccounted cash also meant more drugs were available whenever I wanted them.

So unlike most people for whom it was merely a recreational hobby for weekends - for the likes of me it was a seven day operation I lived and breathed. I became so caught up in the world and all of violence that was associated with it that it kind of got to a stage where I just thought that that was the normal world people lived in.

But as the years past along with all the battles and fall outs, the decline of what I was involved in began to engulf me. At one stage I had arrest warrants out for me in Manchester, Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Congleton and Warrington. All it would have taken for me to be banged up would have been to be pulled over in a routine check that was the normal thing to happen back then. I’d have been arrested on a number of allegations and conspiracy theories (most true by the way) that they wanted to question me about.

So I fell off the radar again (kind of) and even though I know I was wanted there - I moved back to Macclesfield where I had family and even though I knew I was under investigation I figured it was a few years ago, so figured what the hell eh!

And then that’s when I decided I was going to do something really stupid - not that I thought so at the time.

I moved into town and took over a large percentage of the town’s drug business stepping over everybody’s toes along the way, and very much to everybody’s dismay.

You see I’d lived a different life up until then for a number of years now. And the people in that town knew this and weren’t entirely sure what to make of me. They thought I was now some crazy Mancunian Gangster - and I suppose at least in their minds I was anyway.

I ended up playing on this no end and led them all to believe I was bigger than I was. And you know what? It worked.

But this also proved to be one of my downfalls, and eventually I was arrested on a number of charges from Possession with Intent to Supply all the way through to numerous Firearms charges. All of which after well over a year of finally getting to Crown Court were pretty much thrown out on the basis of - bizarrely - the judge figuring because of my skin colour (I’m not even that dark by the way… but do have both an ethnic background) that I was the victim here and that, I had been in some way targeted by the police because of that.

I mean, who the hell was I to argue with that? I swear to god the judge had a better blag up his sleeve than even I had - and mine was pretty good to say the least.

One thing I forgot to mention here though - and by no means least - is that through this period I also had a daughter named Hannah who would become my only true meaning in life and main ambition to succeed. I got almost out of the business and even got a job in a studio doing design work in textiles. All I wanted was for my daughter to be happy and did everything that was physically and financially possibly to achieve those goals.

Which was achieved for a two year period with me about 50 percent in and out of the game at the same time (you can never really get away from it) and which worked immensely (kind of) until the day her mother and I split.

I am not laying blame at anybodies door here in any way whatsoever here - but this was the defining moment in my life where everything changed.

My head went west and I lost the plot. I went back to all my old ways. I hooked up with everybody from the past and I hit the crack-pipe over a four month period in a way that would have killed most people after a day’s session with the kind of abuse I was self inflicting. Locking myself away with a camping stove and old empty jar of Nescafe with weeklong non-stop cooking and smoking sessions of the lethal drug.

I was on a mission to smoke and get my hands on as much money and as many drugs through any means possible - and then literally lose myself on a one way ticket.

And that’s when the dark side engulfed my world and the death threats arrived in a very real way that brought my world crashing down violently around me. After a period of this violence I knew that I was left with only two options. The first I couldn’t justify (however I knew that these guys after me had already made full justification within their own minds) or two, I had no other option but to get the hell out of dodge.

And that’s exactly what I did. I moved down to London to sort not only my drug problem - but also my head out.

So I suppose when looking back, Ar’ Back Yard was an idea I’d carried with me for a number of years after this period. I had lived through those times - mainly on the wrong side of law (as by now I figure you’ve worked out for yourselves) and within the confines of the criminal underworld that surrounds Manchester.

I had many good - and many bad - times whilst living there and experienced a lot of what happens in the book.

When I say that I experienced everything - I am not saying that in any way shape or form that the book is word for word gospel and that it all went down the way it does in the book. I have used an author’s literary licence to… How should I put this…? Let’s just say I’ve taken certain situations and then I have put them into completely different scenarios, exaggerating how it happens so that there will be no conflicts of interest.

However - You will find references throughout all three books to drug taking of a number of different class drugs and the experiences with those drugs. They are based on very personal experiences through some of my younger years were I was heavily involved with taking drugs myself as by now you all know.

I think that in all fairness I am not one character in the book. However I can relate to three of the characters in a very, very close way. I think I used these three fictional characters as a way to cover different eras and times - feelings and emotions - achievements and complete fuck ups, all at the same time without having to write each story separately for each of those different time periods...

I can't fit anymorte in this article so - To read the full article and more about Ar' back Yard including 5 extracts then please click on http://www.arbackyard.com and go to Blogs and click on Fact of the Matter...

Hip Hop And Dance Videos by Scott Goodfriend

Dance Videos have brought a great revolution in the area of dancing.
There are many special forms of dances that have become a part of our lives with traditional reception of discrete nations and a lot of distinctive are becoming a restored lot popular throughout the creation. It is being recognizable that the beginning of dancing started from 3300 BC, then the story and source of dancing dates back to of years. At speedy times, dances were used as a mode to suggest stories from one generation to additional.Dance Videos have become an amazing way to learn at home. One can buy the dance cinematic and then praxis the dance at home and can learn how to dance in a specific style. Alongside dance classes, dance can help an idiosyncratic to unflawed dance steps.

Before you buy the dance videos, it be good that you know as to who is the best dance professor from you can learn in a much better way. Most of the culture depends on the dedication from the persona themselves.Dance Videos are not only to learn altered from but are also made of the dance with the help of which one can do diurnal test.

A lot of professional athletes use Dance Videos to train students at their facilities and this a lot of individuals to lose excess weight on a very hasty beginning. Since the style of exercising is slowly vanishing off due to the very frantic routines, working out on Dance Videos at home can be done and can become a organization of a healthy life routine.Mrs. Party... Gail Leino a common signification method to arrangement and organizing events, celebrations and festival parties with inimitable thinking for birthdate get-together provisions and fun blast sports.

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The name makaveli is famous for its popular clothing line among the urban community. But the name makaveli is not only famous because of its clothing

Over the last few decades, Thailand has emerged as one of the leading tourist destinations in the world. Millions of people from all over visit Thailand every year to enjoy its vibrant nightlife, which in turn has resulted in the growth of new clubs hotels and bars.
There are many striking and beautiful cities throughout Thailand. But if it is the nightlife that you are looking for, than look no further than Bangkok. Bangkok is not just another shopping destination. Bangkok is full of bars, nightclubs, pubs, and discos. Not only is the nightlife affordable, but they are good places to go and relax.

If you're a person who loves the nightlife, then you'll love visiting Bangkok. Here's your guide to Bangkok nightlife. While you're there, check out the stylish interiors of the clubs and hang out with the exciting crowds. You can also hit the floor with some of Bangkok's great dancers!

At the many night spots throughout Bangkok, you'll see some very sensual dance performances. The nightclubs, taverns and discos offer customers all sorts of alcoholic beverages. The ones that most people order are beer, champagne, tequila and vodka. A very lively section for nightlife is Patpong; and in addition to that neighborhood, you might also enjoy visiting the interesting Nana Plaza.

It is great news to find out that most of the clubs in the city of Bangkok are very reasonable. Hip-hop is a very popular music at a lot of the Bangkok clubs. A lot of the dance clubs will open around 9 pm. If you want to really enjoy yourself you should stay into the later hours of the night.

When you do an internet search for "Bangkok" you will uncover hundreds of articles full of advice and tips for the typical tourist. Narrow your search to "nightlife" and you can research all of the great places for partying. No matter how you learn about Bangkok's hot spots, you will definitely be impressed with all they have to offer.

Keeping the Legacy Alive by Christine Layug

The name makaveli is famous for its popular clothing line among the urban community. But the name makaveli is not only famous because of its clothing line, but because of the legacy it holds. The makaveli branded clothing line is the official clothing line of Tupac Shakur founded by his mother, Afeni Shakur. It was launched seven years after the death of her son. The brand's purpose is keeping the legacy of Tupac Shakur alive through fashion. But why keep his legacy? 2pac or makaveli was an American artist renowned for his rapping and hip hop music, as well as his movie roles, poetry, and his social activism. 2pac is also recognized in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest selling rap artist, with over 75,000,000 albums sold worldwide, including over 50,000,000 in the United States alone. Shakur is also the only artist ever to have an album at number one on the Billboard 200 while serving a prison sentence. Shakur or makaveli is also the first rapper that released a two-disc album in hip hop history All Eyez on M. But aside from fame and the limelight, 2pac or makaveli also gained notoriety for his conflicts with the law. At the time when Tupac was still incarcerated, Tupac read and studied Niccolò Machiavelli and other published works, which inspired his pseudonym " makaveli ". Shakur began serving his prison sentence at Clinton Correctional Facility on February 14, 1995. Shortly afterwards, he released his multi-platinum album “Me Against the World”. Shakur is the only artist ever to have an album at number one on the Billboard 200 while serving a prison sentence. After serving eleven months of his one-and-a-half year to four-and-a-half year sentence, Shakur was released from the penitentiary, due in large part to the help and influence of Marion "Suge" Knight, CEO of Death Row Records. That is also the time when 2pac have started to use the name makaveli. On September 7, 1996, Shakur was shot four times in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada, and died six days later of respiratory failure and cardiac arrest at the University Medical Center. Shakur or makaveli has one of the largest personal legacies of any music artist in the history of music. The music and messages in his work pervaded the styles of the following generations and his music had great impact all over the nation and world. This is why his mother, Afeni Shakur preserved her son’s legacy by founding the Tupac Amaru Shakur Foundation or TASF in 1997, and the makaveli branded clothing line. If you want some information about the makaveli branded clothing line, then visit www.streetzwear.com.

The Caps of a New Era by Christine Layug

When it comes to sports cap, the new era caps are the most popular choice of hip hop and sports fanatics. But what are the new era caps? The new era caps are the largest sports-licensed headwear company in the United States. The company is the premier cap provider for MLB, as well as a number of NBA and NHL franchises, plus a handful of major collegiate athletic programs. Among the collections of new era caps, the 59-Fifthy are the popular choice of all. The 59-Fifthy is a structured, fitted, 100% polyester cap which is worn by Major League Baseball players and umpires during competition. Along with the 59-Fifthys, the new era also produced other caps such as the 49Forty, 39Thirty, and 29Twenty. The 49Forty is a fitted, lower profile cousin to the 59Fifty, and has a more casual, collegiate look. The 39Thirty is a strength fit cap, and is used by MLB as the batting practice cap. It is 62% polyester and 38% wool, and has a soft mesh feeling. The 29Twenty is an adjustable, unstructured cap. Even though the new era caps offers a wide range of "59-Fifty" caps, new era company’s most prominent and recognizable cap is modeled with a flat cap bill. This is the style most popular with urban consumers, who have adopted the style from its prominence in rap & hip-hop culture. The brand recognition of New Era and the "59-Fifty" has resulted in the cap becoming a popular fashion element, particularly reflected in urban & hip-hop culture. Among all the 59-Fifthy’s that the new era produces, the most common and popular cap is the New York Yankees 59FIFTY Flat bill cap. Apart from success and popularity, the new era caps also faced some allegation and controversies. The new era company has had to defend its self against accusations of running sweatshops in both its Derby New York plant, as well as its plant in Alabama. This is due largely to a campaign by the United Students Against Sweatshops and Workers Rights Consortium held between 2001-2003, and a strike by the Communication Workers Of America. On August 24, 2007, the new era cap company announced that it was pulling three new era cap styles which were associated with gang colors. The hats, with the New York Yankees logo, were white and blue, the colors of the Crips, white and red, the color of the Bloods, and black and gold, the colors of the Latin Kings. Major League Baseball and the Yankees supported the move, claiming they were unaware of the color associations. A group called Peace on the Street picketed several stores selling New Era caps before the discontinuance was announced. If you want some information about the new era caps and its apparels, then visit www.streetzwear.com.

Celebrity Silver Hoop Earrings-Fashion And Trends Of Best Jewelry by Dr James sameul

Silver hoop earrings are not dead. You may have thought that they came and went with the 80's, and I'm hear to tell you this is simply not true. If there is one accessory I find the celebrities wearing more and more frequently this would be it. They are simple, clean, and they look pretty darn hot with basically any type of ensemble. You really can't go wrong with gold hoop earrings, or sterling silver hoop earrings for that matter. Hoops are just a nice complementary piece of jewelry.


Now, if anyone in this country knows how to appropriately emulate a celebrity - it's the NYU ( New York University, for you foreigners) and FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) students. They know what's up, that's for sure. But the best part about these youngsters is that they are designers-in-training themselves, so they often take modern style and elaborate on it or modify it.


The celebrities that teenagers see in music videos, television programs or movie screens are largely responsible for dictating trends in teen jewelry fashion. The oversized, ostentatious accoutrements favored by rap musicians have spawned the hip-hop jewelry trend, and teenagers have been patronizing lower-priced but accurate replicas of celebrity bling. Instead of the diamonds and other precious gems used in celebrity jewelry, cheaper zirconia and base metals are used for duplicates. designer pendants that are imported from Israel and Brazil. These pendants combine tradition and contemporary by mixing pearls and leather, or crystal and brass.


Hoop earrings are another traditional style that is as popular today as they were ages ago. Hoops can come in a variety of different materials, such as gold, silver or even hard plastic. There are small, delicate hoops and big, bold hoops. Some hoops are thin, others are thicker. There are the choices of celebrities are hoop earrings that are perfect circles, and ones that are more oval shaped. There are even square are rectangular choices that are similar to circle hoops in style.



Fashion Jewelry Trends Fashion jewelry is popular in today's fashion conscious society. Women, and sometimes even men, use fashion jewelry to accent their outfits. The difference between fashion jewelry and fine jewelry is that fashion jewelry is affordable and crafted from less valuable materials than fine jewelry. It's easy to have a jewelry collection that features something to match every ensemble. Trends come and go. For example, the love beads and mood rings of the sixties and seventies aren't as popular today as they used to be. Sometimes, however, trends from bygone eras make resurgence and become new again. One of the biggest trends that is taken from a previous decade is that of colorful eighties style jewelry. That means jelly bracelets, giant earrings, and even wrist cuffs in a variety of vibrant shades and patterns.

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Pimp my Ride vs Top Gear: Kings of Car Culture by Elisha Burberry

Ever since Henry Ford spawned the internal combustion engine, petrol heads from around the world have worshiped the automobile.

Car culture expresses itself in many forms; there are a plethora of magazines which cover all manner of car topics such racing, off-roading and classic cars; while on TV two of the most influential shows currently on our screens are T`op Gear and Pimp My Ride.

Top Gear is a long running, award-winning BBC show about cars, and has been running since 1977. In recent years it has become more quirky and humorous and as such attracts a wide following, with some 8 million weekly viewers in the UK and an estimated 350 million viewers worldwide. But perhaps Top Gear's greatest achievement is its wide appeal; a large proportion of its viewers are not car enthusiasts. The show is presented by the oft-said arrogant Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond (nicknamed The Hamster by his co-presenters), James May - a well spoken, long-haired hippy type, and The Stig - a mysterious racing driver whose identity is unknown to the public and who never speaks or removes his helmet.

The American show 'Pimp My Ride', which is produced by MTV has also met widespread global acclaim. Presented by rapper Xzibit, the idea behind the show is to take old, beaten-up cars, and give them a complete custom overhaul. Though mechanical faults are repaired to allow the car to run, the "pimping" of the vehicle is largely cosmetic; the bodywork is given a brand new paint job often including flashy features such as "go faster stripes" and hot rod flames. There is also substantial customisation of the car interiors, which is normally tailored to fit the particular interests or hobbies of the owner; for example a tenpin bowler had a special ball washer installed in this trunk, and a surfer got a clothes-dryer fitted in the back of his van.

The show has been very successful both in the US and worldwide and has spawned dozens of subsidiaries around the world, for example in the UK (presented by hip-hop DJ Tim Westwood), Italy, Germany, Brazil, and there is even an Arabic version that translates as "Spoil you Car"!

Both Top Gear and Pimp My Ride are important parts of media car culture which continue to inspire petrolheads around the world, and in addition to online car communities, motoring blogs and internet forums, these shows are an important part of a multi-billion pound automotive industry.

Pop Music by Mary Rose

Pop music is a liberal and vague category of modern music not marked by artistic considerations but by its promising audience or future market. Pop is music composed with calculated objective to influence the majority of its contemporaries.
In contrast to music that calls for education or arrangement to appreciate, a significant characteristic of pop music is that anyone is able to enjoy it. Artistic concepts such as complex musical form and aesthetics are not a matter in the writing of pop songs, the key aim being audience satisfaction and commercial triumph. Although the aim of pop music is to sell records and do really well in the charts, it does not require wide acclaim or commercial success. There are bad or unsuccessful pop songs.

Originally the term was an abbreviation of, and synonymous to, popular music, but developed around 1954 to express a particular musical category. The stylistic origins of pop music is folk,jazz,R&B,rock and roll,traditional pop music.The typical instruments are electric guitar,bass guitar,drum kit and keyboard.The cultural origins date back to 1950's in the United States.It is popular worldwide since 1960s.

The standard format of pop music is the song, usually less than five minutes in length. The instrumentation can range from an orchestra to a lone singer. In spite of this wide choice, a standard lineup in a pop band includes a lead guitarist, a bassist, a drummer (or an electronic drum machine), a keyboardist and one or more singers, generally not themselves instumentalists. Pop songs are generally conspicuous by a heavy rhythmic element, a mainstream style and traditional structure. The most common modification is strophic in form and focuses on memorable melodies, catchy hooks and the appeal of the verse-chorus-verse arrangement, with the chorus sharply contrasting the verse melodically, rhythmically and harmonically.

Lyrics in pop compositions are usually simple and speak of universal experiences and feelings, moving away from incomprehensible or debatable issues.The international appeal of pop was evident in the new millennium, with artists from around the world influencing the genre and local variants merging with the mainstream. As of 2008, pop music is now currently the most popular style of music of youth culture, making competition with hip hop, dance and country.

Downloading free mp3 music by Marcus Rolland

MP3 actually stands for MPEG - ½ Audio Layer 3 and it is also referred to as MPG3, MPG-3, MPG Level III, MPEG 3, etc. Essentially, it is an audio file compressed into tiny bits using the same fractal-based algorithms for compressing photographs into JPG format.
Downloading free Mp3 music from the Internet is a great thing to do. Mp3 downloads can give you thousands of free Mp3 songs and hundreds of hours of listening just by using fingertips. However, the common way to do download mp3 music is illegal... but there is another method.

Most Mp3 sites features free Mp3 album streaming and videos. You can choose from different genres from rock/pop and alternative/Indie to hard rock/metal and hip-hop, and even soul, urban, Latin, and more. You can also check out some cool Mp3 players so you can play all your free Mp3 music downloads, anywhere you want anytime you want.

Mp3 music format has, and will continue to have, a huge impact on how people get together, listen and share music. Bottom line is that with downloading free Mp3 music, you get a lot more than just unlimited free mp3 downloads, you get a digital media resource that will save both time and money. With thousand of choices online that are offering this type of service.

Do you know that downloading free Mp3 music are a good option for upcoming artists and bands who can promote their music by uploading their music to their own websites or to websites that promote new talent. Such downloading free Mp3 websites are patronized by a large audience of music lovers and allowing free downloads can help a band or music organization reach a huge audience at a very low cost.

Free Mp3 download -Are they real? by Marcus Rolland

Let me first start by defining an Mp3 Player �" An Mp3 player is simply an electronic gadget that plays not only Mp3, but additional audio files as well. DAP or Digital Audio Player is the closest term to correctly define the term Mp3 player many Mp3 players are software-based and available for most computer platforms. Mp3 players are highly flexible, so they can be hooked into car stereos, CD players, computer hard drives, and simply as a stand alone player with its own music collection.
Getting free Mp3 downloads is not a difficult task; you just need to know about some of the online sites that giveaway free downloads. Not only can you get free Mp3 music downloads of your favorite bands and artists but you can also put up your own Mp3s on the web too. Now if you are an upcoming singer or have a band of your own, this is the perfect way to promote your music. It takes a lot of time, money and effort to establish a band or to become a popular singer. If you are sponsored by a leading production company, then it is entirely a different issue, but ask any budding artist and he or she will tell you how difficult it is to get a big name to back you and produce an album. Making your music available and searchable on the web for downloading is a wonderful option for upcoming singers.

There are a few trusted free Mp3 music download sites that do work. With this, you might be of the knowledge that a lot of research is needed in knowing the best ones. Music for music lovers has always been the sole inspirational factor wherein they draw each inspiration from music to live their lives. Music has never had any barrier nor has anyone been able to bound music. Music lovers have a world of their own and these free Mp3 downloads websites have triggered this unity even further. These free Mp3 downloads work at the command of your finger. The free Mp3 downloads can be downloaded at the press of a button and this can be done from anywhere and at any point of time. Free Mp3 downloads have made it easy for music lovers to download and save and listen to all their favorite songs that they have been looking for ages but had no clue from where to find them. In fact these free Mp3 downloads sites have all kinds of songs and language seems to be no issue and definitely the age of the music is no bar.

Free Mp3 downloads have come to a long way from the beginning with models that allow for viewing video and downloading files, while they are primarily used for music many cellular phone companies have begun incorporating Mp3 players into their phones in order to tap into the market of the portable free Mp3 downloads player. Do you know that Amazon may be the best known for its books, but the site also features a free music downloads section where you can download legal Mp3s. The site offers music from different genres, including alternative, Indie, Punk, Blues, Broadway, Children music, Christian, Classical, Country, Dance, Folk, International, Jazz, Latin, New Age, Opera, Pop, Rap, Hip Hop, Rock, R&B, Soundtrack, and more. If you are a musician or an artist, you can also upload your own Mp3s here for free and let music lovers discover and experience your own brand of music.

Generate Fast Income With Your Rap Instrumental Beats by Derek Stephens

If you're a Rap/Hip-Hop beat producer hoping to sell your beats for a living, the most important skill that you can develop, is the ability to create consistent demand for your product. While technical music skills and a general knowledge of the Rap/Hip-Hop industry are necessary and must not be overlooked, neither of these abilities will generate a consistent income for you, if you don't know how to create a "buzz" or a "name" for yourself. Below are 5 effective ways to go about generating demand and ultimately, dollars, for your rap instrumental beats.
1. Get familiar with your local music scene. Unless you've already generated relationships with some of the bigger named artists in the rap industry, it would do you little to no good at this point to simply drop a sampler disk in the mail addressed to a major label or artist. This business is all about relationships and who you know, therefore, you need to get to know artists who have money and are accessible to you right away.

Go to local rap shows/concerts and network with the artists and promoters at these venues (simply reading the entertainment portion of your local newspaper will list upcoming hip-hop shows in your area). Introduce yourself and what you do, and leave them with a sampler disk. Make sure the disk is neatly labeled and includes your name, email, and phone number so that you can be easily reached.

2. Develop your signature sound. Although this strategy could be seen as a more technical tactic, you really need a sound embedded within your music, that is all your own. For example, Timbaland incorporates his beat box ability into his tracks and stacks them with the drums. Dr. Dre's unique use of piano stabs and his distinctly "heavy" snare drums really set his sound apart. It's the little, simple things that can make the difference. Experiment with different sounds until you find something unique and catchy.

3. Be willing to give your music away. This is one that can be tough for a lot of us who put excessive amounts of quality time into making our rap instrumental beats. However, it's absolutely necessary in order to generate demand for your music. The trick here is being able to identify which artists to give beats to. We've all got those few friends who are high on hopes and short on cash and are convinced that they are the one rapper on the planet who you should let "jump on" your track and "make it hot."

Don't do it! Only give beats to artists who you know have money or financial backing, and have already generated a significant listening audience and fan base. If they like your sound, and it gets a good response at shows and on local radio, your demand has been created and you can now put a price tag on your beats. Many of the artists that I donated beats to in the past, have turned out to be my best paying clients.

4. Create "package" deals. This is highly effective when you're networking with artists who are in the beginning stages of putting an album together. Most of these rappers like to "stockpile" tracks as they're writing lyrics and putting everything together for their project. Offer significant discounts for multiple beat purchases. For example, if your going rate is $150 for a single beat, offer 3 beats for $300 and emphasize the discounted amount ("$100 Discount," or "3 For The Price of 2") on your website and/or include it in the packaging of your sampler disk.

5. Start your own record label. These days, one of the best ways to create this demand for your beats is by launching your own independent record label. With the ample array of free online marketing resources and with the new wave of digital music downloading, you can provide an effective, low-cost marketing and distribution channel for an artist's album as part of an agreement where they purchases a certain number of beats from you in exchange. You're immediately motivated to market for the artist because your company logo, name, and beats are all over their album. Starting my own record label has been the most effective tool in generating demand and ultimately, cash flow from my rap instrumental beats.

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Mobile Ringtones That Are Most Popular With Women by Grigoriy Anoshenko

A closer look at the recent trends within the mobile phone industry reveals the concentrated efforts of manufacturers and content providers alike to consistently develop products and services to specifically cater to the female segment. Motorola's most stylish offering the MotoRazr and the subsequent others in the series have been packaged and promoted in a manner that would undoubtedly attract the female attention. Handset casings of colors such as metallic pink, and deep purple (in the case of Sony Ericson); clearly make a statement of the audience they are trying to reach out to. It is also worth nothing that such handsets are promoted as limited edition pieces, and made available only in certain markets across the world that are known to have extremely fashion conscious women consumers.
This brings us to discuss the case in point of women consumers' preferences when it comes to mobile phone handsets and their need for the same. Although a recent research carried out in the United Kingdom reveals that close to 60 per cent of women claim to be unable to live without their mobile phones; in spite of the repeated aggressive efforts of marketers their usage of the mobile phones' value added services is very low. What is it then that women use their mobile phones so frequently for? The answer seems to lie in the fact that women are believed to, contrary to popular belief, use their handsets mainly for the most basic and much needed functions such as making and receiving calls, and text messaging.

Probing a little further into understanding their usage of additional value added services, it has been revealed by the recent reports, that approximately 60 per cent of women are likely to send picture messages, and a fair proportionate of women roughly being around 50 per cent, download mobile phone ring tones often. And what is it that this very obviously hard to please group likes to download? Several researchers have closely studied the demographics and psychographics of this segment to understand what their preferences might be like. Studies show that working women with a family, traveling over long distances prefer to make use of that time socializing over the phone with their friends and family. This extremely pressed for time target group is more likely to indulge in making a list of their chores, shopping list, et al. True to their tastes, it is more likely that they will have a mobile phone ring tone that reflects their personal choices more than their personality. This can be explained further by quoting examples of their choice of viewing on the tube which could be Desperate Housewives, CSI, Grey's Anatomy, et al, and therefore it wouldn't be a surprise if their mobile phone ring tones are soundtracks of these television programs. Likewise they are also more likely to download the OST ring tones of movies that appeal to their senses, and probably deal with their real life problems, than the ring tone of Shrek 3. They are also more likely to have a common ring tone for all their callers and one that is loud and clear.

Another segment within the female target audience, a slightly younger generation that is working or/and at university is more likely to go in for a mobile phone ring tone that reflects their personality and helps them to make a style statement to their peers and colleagues. It is extremely important for this generation to make a mark for themselves and stand out in the crowd. Hip - hop, according to experts, is the unanimous choice for this group, followed by rock. Recent reports have declared Singtones emerging as an extremely popular preference for this group, owing to this group's willingness to experiment with novelty.

Women, out of habit, are undoubtedly enjoying all the attention, but what remains to be seen is to what extent the manufacturers would go to woo these ladies and encourage their indulgence in the value added services that would mean more revenue for them.

Do Not Fracture the Commandment Through Downloading Entire Music CDs For Free by Isaiah Henry

Getting free CD music downloads is becoming easier and easier. Very often you are just a click away from your favorite song!
It is very easy to download entire collections from the Net. Free CD music downloads are so easy that even people, who have no technical knowledge, can do it, if they have an Internet connection. Today you can find music in all genres � hip hop, rock, sufi, jazz, heavy metal, etc.

Mp3 music format has taken the world by storm, and altered the world of music forever. While the debate between purists, legal pundits and those who believe in the freedom of spreading music continues, the fact is that the world of music stands altered forever. Of all kinds of music that is available on the internet these days, Mp3 music downloads are perhaps the most popular. This demand increases greatly during the holidays, but is generally sustained through the year.

It is very easy to find a favorite song on the Internet. You just need to go to a search engine and enter the first letters of the song name and you will be presented with tons of links to download it.

When you get to the site, look for the Download button and click it. This will start the download. Most often the files you download will be either in MP3, or in .rar format. As already mentioned, MP3 is the most popular music format. MP3 is a compressed music format and despite the heavy compression, the sound quality is great. One thing you must have in mind is that there are many illegal links as well, so you need to check if the songs you are downloading are legal or not.

There are many sites provide free cd music download. Out of these, some websites may give fake links of song downloads and direct the user on to some altogether different site. Being careful about these fake links will allow you to actually enjoy your music download experience.

Other sites may charge a small fee for downloading. We can listen online as well as download the songs, though the former will be possible only in case you have a high speed broadband connection. We can listen to those downloaded songs on our computers and iPods. We can also copy the downloaded songs to a cd or DVDs as required.

We can also share the download with our friends, colleagues etc, though you need to avoid any chance of copyright infringement. Any public display or use for commercial gain generally qualifies for a copyright infringement.

But if you want to keep a collection of your favorite songs and share them with your friends, you don�t have to worry � this is legal. There are Web sites, which require registration before you can listen to or download songs but there is a chance that after you register, the site will offer you songs for free.

IDMA Tallies Votes for 2008 Dance Awards by Celeste Y

On the 23rd of January 2008, online voting has come to a halt for IDMA (International Dance Awards). The votes will be tallied for this year’s premier awards show for the dance music industry. The count has not been reported, but last year there were over 10, 000 ballots ranging from all over the world. The votes go to the most innovative and elite artists, producers, promoters, re-mixers and record labels in the industry.
IDMA is hosted by WMA (Winter Music Conference), a networking event held in the US. WMA attracts professionals from over 60 countries, globally, bringing them together.

There are over 40 categories that voters can register their favourite dance artist to. Last year Put Your Hands Up 4 Detroit, by Freddie Le Grand, took away three awards. The categories he won in were “Best Underground Dance Track”, “Best Break Through Artist” and “Best Breaks/Electro Sound.”

Marcus Adams directed the music video for the sound track. There are two versions of the video, a regular track and late night with extended footage. The video features a science lab with female robots creating multiple male androids. The male androids undergo a test by the female robots. At the end, a male android clicks what is going on and escapes, causing the whole laboratory to shut down.

The soundtrack was used for Eminem’s Detroit based hip-hop crew, D-12. They created a vocal version over the soundtrack for their record. Le Grand has made three compilation albums: The Ministry of Sound, Sessions and Top of the Clubs 33.

The awards are to be held in March this year at South Beach, Miami. The {a href=”http://www.wintermusicconference.com/events/schedule/index2008.php“}IDMA falls into one of the six days of the dance music seminars. Other events happening during the six days will be a session on how to make your own music label, a DJ spin off and workshops on remixing.

The DJ spin off will be co-hosted by DJ Shortee and Felix Sam. The DJs will battle it out for first place in two separate categories: beat matching and scratching. Some of the areas that judges will be looking for include technical abilities, blending, creativity and showmanship. Leading audio and apparel manufactures, which are sponsoring the event, will be providing the prizes.

During the week that WMC holds the event in Miami, top DJs that have entered for the awards will be doing live performances in the area. For five nights, specific venues will have non-stop club events, with both famous and up-and-coming DJs from around the world.

During the day, there will be a record collectors exhibit and trading at the WMC host site, the Miami Beach Resort and Spa. Record collectors from all over the world will be able to buy, sell and trade their vinyls. WMC are providing listening stations for testing and reviewing the records.

Overall, the week promises to be dance-tech packed, from parties at night to shows during the day. The awards will have a pre-cocktail event and will be followed by an after party, with top DJs doing their stuff on the mixers.

Bape, Bathing Ape Clothing Products Online by Sam Benoit

Bape which is short for Bathing Ape is a Japan clothing company born on 1993. Bathing Ape was created by Nigo first as a T-shirt brand. It originated in Shibuya in the Harajuku area in Tokyo. Bapes clothing is one of the first Japanese brands of streetwear. The brand name Bathing Ape when based on the common saying of the Japanese language is 'bathing in lukewarm water" that describes the youth of Japan for following the latest and most popular trends.
This clothing company has an appealing style especially when it comes to the Hip Hop fashion. Fans of Hip Hop clothing in the United States and other countries all over the world are taken by Bapes fashion by storm. Bapes is the slickest brand name of today's clothing fashion that fans of Hip Hop clothing fashion will stay in line and wait up for hours for the newest release.

Just recently, Bape on the account of some of the popular entertainers and celebrities of Hollywood has reached the mainstream culture. Celebrities such as Def Jam Recordings' President, hip hop productions duo's Pharell Williams and the Neptunes, Fall Out Boy and rap-artist Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy & the Clipse, R&B singer J. Hall, Kenny Tran and Jay-Z to name a few.

Nigo the creator of Bapes has featured Hollywood artists from America in Bathing Ape's catalogue features and advertisements. With the success which was quite inevitable, of the creative live, Pharell Williams has collaborated with Bapes clothing company. The collaboration happened amongst the designers of Billionaires Boys Club which is a clothing line, Ice Cream a line of shoes and of course Bathing Apes clothing line. The shoe line of Ice Cream is produced by Reebok with Bathing Ape's creator Nigo's inputs.

Bape's popularity was cemented in the United States when its first store opened in 2004 in New York City.

With the big help of the internet technology, Bapes are now available online to all Hip Hop clothing fans. Bapes apparels are featured on certain websites all over the internet. Online purchases of Bapes clothing products will save you a trip to Tokyo or to New York, no need to save for some travel money for you to have authentic Bape clothing products, instead more budgets for purchasing them online.

The best prices of Bapes clothing products are available online and some are also offering free express shipping especially if you place your order today. The product line of Bapes streetwear includes Bape T-shirts, Bape jeans, Bape shoes and sneakers, Bape hoodies, and other Bape clothes.

Once you take advantage of the offers of Bape clothing products online, with its limited supply, the availability of your desired Bape clothing product will be a sure thing besides the huge saving you are going to make with it because Bape clothing products are offered through the internet with the best prices you could ever get. The items will be shipped to you in excellent condition, sealed with all the tags in a bag. Customers are guaranteed with 100% satisfaction when they place their orders of Bapes clothing products online.

Good music can be the difference between a good wedding reception and a great wedding reception. While a lot of brides have higher priorities than pic

Shopping online is the in thing nowadays, and Raining Hollywood has given you more reasons why you should not bother to go to the crowded malls to purchase your clothing needs. At Raining Hollywood, even with your pajamas on, you can log on to their site and buy the latest in the fashion trends. No need to worry about getting jammed in the traffic, Raining Hollywood is easily accessible with a click of the mouse and some pressing on your keyboard. Raining Hollywood has changed the meaning of ultimate shopping with what it has to offer you for the twenty-first century.
Raining Hollywood now prides in being the home of the world's king of hip-hop clothing, none other than Christian Audigier. Being the latest fashion craze in the United States, hip-hop clothing is considered as prestigious and even a symbol of wealth and abundance for most people. Today, a wide selection of hip-hop clothing brands from various designers have emerged. Most of which are inspired by street fashion clothing, and designers work around this perspective. But Raining Hollywood is incomparable when it comes to this line of clothing as it boasts of innovative designs of hip-hop clothing from none other than the hip-hop clothing king Christian Audigier.

Born in the southern region of France particularly Avignon, Christian Audigier was drawn to the fascinating world of rock 'n roll at an early age. Despite his ambition to follow the footsteps of his idol Mick Jagger, Christian lacked what it takes to be a rock 'n roll artist. Instead he moved into the fashion industry and made a bigger and more popular name with his impressive clothing line designs. The past two decades in the fashion industry has been generous to Christian Audigier as he created great designs for big names such as Levi's Diesel, Kookai, and many more. And when he joined the Von Dutch company, Christian launched them into being the world's number one brand. Elevating the tattoo designs of Don Hardy, Christian produced the Ed Hardy collection, the hottest brand worn by popular celebrities and the one highlighted at Raining Hollywood.

Now at Raining Hollywood, one is offered an endless selection of Christian Audigier's masterpieces. From short-sleeved tees to hoodies, from tunics to tanks, from women's wear to men's wear, accessories, footwear, and a whole lot more--all emblazoned with the unique Christian Audidier signature, Raining Hollywood definitely has something unique in store for you. Choose from the latest in the Christian Audigier such as the hoodies and with a variety of styles and designs from argyle and chains to black city of angels, reversible maroon color to scattered red lizard, choosing the best that fits you should be no problem.

With a free shipping promo and slash-down on prices for selected Christian Audigier apparel, there should be more reason for you to shop at Raining Hollywood. Feel like a celebrity like Paris Hilton, Usher, Heide Klum, or Snmoop Dogg after purchasing your Christian Audigier apparel from Raining Hollywood.

Wedding Reception Music by Melissa Ingram

Good music can be the difference between a good wedding reception and a great wedding reception. While a lot of brides have higher priorities than picking music, be sure to spend an ample amount of time planning this detail. Come your wedding day, the music may be one of the things your guests remember most.
If you have a large budget, live music is always the way to go. To book a musician, you should plan well in advance. Some musicians and bands book up to a year in advance for weekend dates. While live music can be expensive, it is almost always well worth the investment. When selecting any musician, try to hear them play for yourself in person. If that's not possible, at the very least, listen to their demo tape. Be sure to ask for references and check them before signing a contract or handing over any money.

If you don't have a large budget, using a DJ is another terrific option. Make sure the DJ you select is experienced in working weddings. It's also best if the DJ has worked the same venue. The more experienced the DJ, the better.

What type of music should you play at your wedding? You need to take into account a lot of variables. First, you should consider the type of music both you and the groom like. You should also then consider what type of music your guests will enjoy. If the guest list is primarily older people, then pop music is probably not the way to go for your reception. Provide your DJ, band or musician with a "must-play" list of songs you want included at your reception. But maybe even more important is a "do not play" list. This should be a list of the songs that you absolutely do not want played at your wedding. Read more here about these type of songs.

Finally, if you are having a theme wedding, be sure to connect the music with the theme. Theme weddings for different decades are very popular - particularly the 50's and the 70's. Both of these decades have fun music selections to choose from.

The bottom line is you should remember that this day is about you and your husband-to-be. For example, if you both enjoy hip hop music, you should include hip hop music on your play list, even if it doesn't exactly match the feel of your wedding. Don't be afraid to stretch the boundaries because with your wedding reception music, you can put a unique stamp on your most cherished of days.

Music Videos: a picture can do a lot by Fletcher Mak

Listening to music is like a dream of getting deep into your nature, your inner self, and viewing music through music videos is a realisation of that dream. With the advent of technology, music videos have emerged as a powerful means to promote one's music. Music is the most powerful way to express yourself, as with music you can touch the heart of every living being. No matter whatever you want to express to this world, you can do it through music. Even in today’s world, music is known as the best medium to pray to God. In ancient times, the musicians and singers were using the theatres and other local stages to show their talents to the public. However, with the regular growth of technology, continuous new researches in music, the scenario has been changed. Nowadays, people are making videos for their compositions and getting live to this world with the power of music. A music video is a type of promotional clip that embeds a complete piece of music with it. These videos are used for promoting the sales of that particular album. With the increasing number of musical genres, music videos are high in demand. These videos use a mixture of filming techniques, including live-action, animation, and non-narrative looms such as abstract film etc. Music videos are getting tremendous popularity and growth in the number of fans. By including a variety of foot-tapping genres like Rap, Hip-Hop, Electronic, Dance, Pop, Rock, Metal etc. the latest music videos are fully loaded to shake your soul. These videos are not only for rocking you, but for also comforting you. These days, music videos have become a non-stop phenomenon. Every day, we are getting a high amount of music videos through different media like TV, Internet etc. With the increasing number different music channels, watching your favourite videos has become easier. Music videos have certainly become a very powerful source to promote one's music and particularly in today's world, where a picture is worth a thousand words.

How To Use Royalty Free Music To Keep Your Website And Videos Legal by Geoff White

Royalty free music is one of the safest kinds of music you can use on your website. It's designed to be used on websites, in videos and other productions with almost no restrictions. The only other safe option to use would be a track that you've written and performed yourself.
Almost all modern music is copyright. And this copyright is enforced ferociously by the record companies corporate lawyers. Which means that if you want to use it on your website, you will have to come to an arrangement with the owner of that copyright in order to use it - not the easiest thing to do as you have to track them down and then find out who handles this kind of copyright issue. Either that or be prepared for a "cease and desist" letter from their lawyer along with a demand for unpaid royalties. The "unpaid royalties" figure will be their best guess of what you are likely to owe and you can be certain that it won't be an underestimate - it will be up to you to prove any lower amount, Not the nicest thing to have happen to you.

It's a common misconception that if something is available on the internet, it's OK to use it on your website. People think this about pictures as well as music. But that's not true - everything published is automatically copyright unless the author specifically says otherwise - this happens nowadays mainly with open source software and even then there's usually some kind of agreement (often called copyleft). Only search engines like Google can get away with crawling your website and taking all your copyright material. And that's only because you want the traffic they can send back to your website in return!

Far and away the safest kind of sounds to use on your website or on your YouTube videos are called "royalty free" or sometimes "stock" or "buyout" music.

The author takes a one-off fee in return for you being able to use their work pretty much anywhere and any way you see fit. Although there's usually a restriction to stop you selling it unaltered - you normally have to modify it in some way. So it's fine to use the track behind your YouTube videos but you wouldn't be allowed to sell a CD with simply the royalty free music on it. Which is fair enough, otherwise the author would never get any money.

Once you've bought a track or CD in this manner, you can add it to your website and still be able to sleep at night. You can also use it to add variety to your YouTube videos, or in an amateur dramatic production, your own movie, CDs and DVDs you produce, and anything else you can think of.

There are all sorts of different tracks available from new age through to R'n'B, Hip Hop, jazz, country and any other musical genre you care to name. So you're bound to be able to get hold of something that fits the mood you want to recreate.

Era of Electronic Effects by Victor Epand

This is an era of technical and scientific advancement. Everybody wants to make maximum use of technology. Like all other things, music is also becoming technology oriented. And that is why every musical instrument is getting more and more touch of electronic effects.
Electronic effects are developing the quality of instruments like guitar, synthesizers, drums etc. They are becoming more and more user friendly and powerful and improved sound renders in recent times.

The electronic effects of guitar have given this instrument a good mileage. Acoustic guitar has a pick up system that enhances the sound of the instrument and creates a new tone. This tone is not very much different from the unplugged tone.

But electric guitar has a varied range of such effects. It has got distortion, which has always been the most popular guitar effect. Apart from this, overdrive distortion, crunch, fuzz, hi gain, tremolo, reverb, loop etc are also very popular and useful effects.

These effects offer the guitarist a huge option to improvise and experiment with the sound.

Synthesizers probably contain the maximum scope for electronic effects. Synthesizers have a long list from where you can choose as many effects you want. You can even mix those effects and create an effect of your own. It has got some non-musical effects also like the sound of a baby crying.

It is possible to synthesize a full song now. And to do this, electronic effects are very much important. Without them this job cannot be done.

For drums, you need to look for the electric drums or pads to find this kind of effects. Pads curtail down the set up of acoustic drums. All the effects of an acoustic drum are available in a small pad.

Not only the guitars, synthesizers or drums have these facilities but also some other instruments are offering these effects. Mandolins, violins have started taking this route, but they are not that much satisfying. They still need to be evolved further.

Music is changing slowly. The old form of music has gone. New style is emerging. And in this new era of music, electronic effects are playing a vital role.

Today music has become electrical. Acoustics are slowly losing their ground. Actually with the emergence of rock, pop, hip-hop kind of music genre, it has become necessary to go electric. These kinds of music highly demand electronic effects.

Today people always want something new. They want new songs, new arrangements, and new techniques. And to fulfill their demands, these effects are necessary. An electronic effect can change a whole song. It can make the song interesting, stylish and trendy. It can even give a very ordinary song a good shape.

It is really true that emergence of such effects has changed the sound of the modern music. Today we can listen to sounds that we have never expected to listen.

Many famous musicians have experimented with these effects and it gave birth to a lot of good music. The band, Pink Floyd probably had used these effects like magicians. So, it can be said that without the electronic effects, today's music cannot move even an inch.

Joss Stone's Road To Glory by Jon Caldwell

Joss Stone spent her teen years in the rural town of Devon, where she bought her first album, Aretha Franklin's Greatest Hits, which inspired her to become a singer. At the age of 14, she auditioned for a popular BBC show, Star for a Night.
Therein, Joscelyn thought that she could do better than the indistinguishable flock of pop star wannabes, who were mangling the popular classics. Once onstage, the audience expected another squeaky blonde cutie to sort of entertain them; but out of this giggly teenager came a vocal reincarnation of Gladys Knight rolled up with Janis Joplin and a dash of Dusty Springfield, as she performed Aretha Franklin's classic "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." She was signed to an agent right away.

Stone began working on her third studio album, Introducing Joss Stone, at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, in May 2006. It was released on 12 March 2007 in the UK on Virgin Records, involving production by Raphael Saadiq and collaborations with Lauryn Hill, Common, and Joi. Virgin describes it as "an electrifying mix of warm vintage soul, '70s-style R&B, Motown girl-group harmonies, and hip-hop grooves". Stone herself describes it as "truly me. That's why I'm calling it Introducing Joss Stone. These are my words, and this is who I am as an artist". She also revealed on The Tavis Smiley Show that her break-up with Beau Dozier was a source of inspiration while writing Introducing Joss Stone. The album debuted at number twelve on the UK Albums Chart. It also debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 selling 118,000 copies in its first week, becoming the highest debut for a British solo female artist on the U.S. charts, surpassing the record previously held by Amy Winehouse with Back to Black. It has sold 60,000 copies in the UK since its release, gaining silver status on the charts.

Joss Stone may have cast off her sunshine-sweet hippy image and become a scarlet-haired siren for this, her third studio album, but she appears to have devoted more attention to her appearance than her material. Despite skillful production by Raphael Saadiq (Mary J. Blige, the Roots, TLC), Introducing... is an unremarkable collection that blends uptempo, Motown-esque beats with Stone's trademark crooning. The lead single "Tell Me 'Bout It" is typical of this sound: Built from equal measures faux-vintage production effects and sexually-amped lyrical platitudes, it is pleasant, but wholly forgettable.

Typically, artists dispense with introductions after their debut -- after all, that is an album designed to introduce them to the world -- but neo-soul singer Joss Stone defiantly titled her third album Introducing Joss Stone, thereby dismissing her first two relatively acclaimed albums with one smooth stroke. She now claims that those records were made under record-label pressure -- neatly contradicting the party line that her debut, The Soul Sessions, turned into a retro-soul project after Joss implored her label to ditch the Christina Aguilera-styled urban-pop she was pursuing -- but now as a young adult of 19, she's free to pursue her muse in her own fashion. All this is back-story to Introducing, but Stone makes her modern metamorphosis plain on the album's very first track, where football-star-turned-Hollywood-muscle Vinnie Jones talks about change ("I see change, I embody change, all we do is change, yeah, I know change, we're born to change" and so on and so forth), setting the stage for some surprise -- which "Girl They Won't Believe It" kind of delivers, if only because it isn't all that different from what Stone has done before. It's a sprightly slice of Northern soul propelled by a bouncy Motown beat that doesn't suggest a change in direction as much as a slight shift in aesthetic.

Dancing for Fitness by KiyaSama

With the recent success of the hit TV shows like 'Dancing with the Stars' and 'So You Think You Can Dance', dancing has taken on a life of its own in America's consciousness. There's been a steady rise of enrollment in dancing classes across the country and it's not just because of the pretty outfits the ladies get to wear or how dashing the men look, but believe it or not, many dance now for simply health reasons or to lose weight.

One only has to take a look at the before and after photos of the celebrities who participate in 'Dancing with the Stars'. Many of them start out not in the best of shapes and by the time the show is over, they look fantastic, well-toned and amazing in their barely there costumes. Many gyms have begun to give dance schools a run for their money by incorporating dance classes into their programs. For those who cannot afford ballroom classes, there is a wide range of choices to choose from - hip hop, jazz, step, line dancing, aerobic, modern, ballet and contemporary. Be sure to find out from your local gym what classes are available - many offer them for free. There is also the option of renting DVDs that showcase dancing in various forms. There is quite a huge market for that in the fitness world and you are most likely to find anything from basic footwork to belly dancing. As with any exercise routine, you must find consult your doctor before doing anything strenuous.


What are the benefits of dancing? Besides it being tons of fun and a great way to meet others (especially in a social setting) and express yourself, it aids in flexibility and coordination. Muscles are stretched, tightened and toned - upper and lower body muscles as well as aerobic conditioning. Stamina is tested and endurance is key - this goes for those participating in dancing as more than just recreation. For seniors or those unable to be as active as others, there are low-level dance routines that you can participate in, the most common being 'chair dancing'.


And the cons? Just about the same as you would expect from doing something strenuous while exercising. Be prepared for the bumps and bruises that will come your way, especially if you're a beginner. Long hours on the dance floor are tiring and muscle cramps or foot sores are more than likely to develop. Be sure to stretch out very well before and after your dance routine and hydrate yourself as much as possible with water or any vitamin/energy drink.


Dancing is fun, relaxing and a great way to bring family and friends together. Try learning a new dance if you can, and although you might never get on national TV like the celebrities, the experience and exhilaration you feel at the end of a routine is like none other.

Motivate Your Guests Onto the Dance Floor by Jason Lomberg

If you are having problems getting that party started quickly, read on.
The disco ball's spinning and booze is flowing, but the guests are neither shaking their thangs nor getting their grooves on ' this, even though they've been informed the roof is on fire. What to do?

How about hiring a party motivator? Such a thing exists. Seriously. These men and woman go into office parties, wedding reception or bar/bat mitzvahs and, like catalysts in a funky science project, add the ingredients that turn a party into a par-tay.

Eddie Bruce a popular Philadelphia area band leader, has used motivators to bolster the energy of private parties for more than 20 years. Once the music starts, motivators go out on the dance floor and boldly lead the meek in the latest moves by making it look fun and easy. Bruce should know what it takes to motivate a party. He hosted Dancin on Air back at the dawn of the Reagan Era and his cabaret act closed at the Prince Music Theater. Motivators, need dancing talent and a knowledge of current popular music while possessing a convincing air of friendliness. Bruce uses them as standard fare whenever he organizes parties featuring bands or DJs, generally having anywhere from two to eight motivators per party. Parties typically start at $2,500 but can reach the sky depending on what a client desires. Motivators pull in $100 to $200 a party.

Sounds like a pretty good gig, no? Well, that's what aspiring motivators who recently headed to Club Flow for tryouts thought. Forty arrived; half would leave with a new gig. It is very important to hire the very best motivators for the wedding party or any other gig in order to get your guests off their butts and onto the dance floor.

"It's something I've wanted to do for a long time", explained New York native Rabiah Murtaza, who's trained jazz, hip-hop and flamenco. In order to get hired, they had to show their stuff to judge Matt Ostroff, who made it known that some candidate had something special. No. 3 came out string, brandishing a strobe light smile and aggressive moves that scored big points with Ostroff, who noted that "he doesn't need any training," But No.17, an attractive 20-something brunette, lost points by busting out with the Macarena.

It's a tough job, you've got to be fearless," Bruce confides. "You need a big ego"

Which makes perfect sense. Anybody doing the Macarena most likely does not have a big ego.

Sony Ericsson W960i and Nokia N82, musical masterpieces by Mark Bonnett

Squaring off today are the Sony Ericsson W960i and the Nokia N82, two powerhouse music and media phones, setting the world alight.
The sleek Sony Ericsson W960i Walkman phone impresses with its touch display and 8GB memory. The users of the phone can enjoy all the music literally at his/ her fingertips. He has the freedom to save and listen mellow pop, Hard rock, Reggae, hip hop, and jazz without caring about the musical variation. The Sony Ericsson 960i can run music in the most popular format i.e in the eAAC+ format. Interestingly, users of the phone can store up to 8000 songs (eAAC+ format) in the phone. And there is Walkman touch player which lets user to manage their music the way they wished to. Enjoy album art on the large phone display and use your fingers to play the song you want.

There is functionality in the phone that it comes equipped with. Users of the phone can enjoy entertainment that of the TV on the phone screen. There are options in the phone that the users can use, he can connect to the PC, synchronize and enjoy podcasts in the phone. All the software that the purchasers need - and a stereo headset - is included in phone kit. Here are the specifications that the Sony Ericsson 960i comes with: Screen - 262,144 color touchscreen with 240x320 pixel; Memory - Phone memory 8 GB; Camera - 3.15Mp; Networks - GSM 900/ GSM 1800/ GSM 1900/ UMTS 2100; Sizes - 109 x 55 x 16 mm/ 4.3 x 2.1 x 0.6 inches; Weight - 119 gram/ 4.2 oz.

Talking about Nokia N82, it is said to be a candy bar device which would be attractive to look at. The manufacturers are hoping to make it a successor of Nokia N73. It is a Quad-Band GSM enabled device which is powered with the mighty HSDPA technology that allows to work around the globe with an excellent connectivity. Experience the perfect web browsing experience through this device, made possible with its Wi-Fi connectivity. The camera in this device would be a 5 Mega Pixels with a secondary VGA resolution camera which enables video calling in device.

Both the Sony Ericsson W960i and Nokia N82 are available to buy now!

Can't Get Enough Of Rihanna MP3 Music And Fergie MP3 Music by Isaiah Henry

With the release of 3 music albums, Rihanna mp3 becomes a nice choice to collect for downloading. Rihanna�s music is popular with many followers for her fast, pop, R&B, dance pop and reggae. Surely, Rihanna�s fans may be collecting and listening to her music as frequently as available.
With a wider array of music genre, Rihanna mp3 files are sure to be one of the hot tunes the world wants to get hold off. People are allowed to take their pick and select which among Rihanna�s mp3 files available soothes their music taste today.

Rihanna has made 3 albums thus far, each performing very well carrying the hit singles. The albums are:

1. Music of the Sun

2. A Girl Like Me

3. Good Girl Gone Bad

Among these, the most popular and hit tunes include-

1. Pon De Replay

2. Pon De Replay

3. Umbrella

4. Umbrella

5. Don�t Stop the Music

The singles of Rihanna�s music will surely ring a bell. Why wouldn�t it? Considering that these singles have been popping on top of the charts is testimony that her music rendition is truly something that has garnered a following.

Unfaithful has to be one of the popular songs ever to hit the airwaves and a preference among teens and young adults today.

Coming to Fergie, her MP3 has wide spread attention in recent times. Fergie, a vocalist, by profession, for the popular band �Black-Eyed Peas�, is releasing hit numbers one by one and scaling new heights by releasing hit numbers one by one.

Fergie MP3 files have to be ranked among the top MP3 files in demand today. Fergie, a popular pop diva and at the same time a vocalist for the popular band Black-Eyed Peas is hitting the music charts and is slowly racking in hit songs one after another. Among Fergie MP3 hit music in demand today includes Big Girls Don�t Cry and Glamorous. And the list goes on for other hit Fergie MP3 music we can find in local stores and the web to date.

The actual name of fergie is Stacy Ann Ferguson. However, she has become popular with her new name. A combination of rap, hip-hop and pop music can be felt in her music. These songs can be regularly heard on radios, as they have become that famous meeting the likes of scores of people.

Fergie has made high on charts at more than one occasion and has been treated as almost equal to famous Britney Spears who lost her sanity at one time. For, her music has wooed people in such way that she has been started treating as one of the all time popular ones.

Hopefully, Fergie does not follow the same route as her music is fascinating in a way beyond explanation. Rap and hip hop mp3s are something that can either make or break such artists and for a pop diva like Fergie to make quite an impact, the future looks quite bright for this former kids� television member of Kids Incorporated.

Deck out your Dodge with Custom Subwoofer Enclosures by Mark Markham

Big booming sound unfortunately does not quite describe the stock stereo system on a Dodge Ram, Dodge Dakota, or Dodge SUV. Although the sound system might be a decent one, or even good when splurging for the premium stock system, the manufacturer leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to big and booming sound. Buying a good amplifier and sub woofer for your new truck can give you the big bass sound that you want when rolling down the road.
When picking up a sub woofer and amp it’s also important to purchase a high quality subwoofer box to hold them. Custom subwoofer enclosures will greatly improve the performance of the sub woofer by preventing the out of phase sound waves from the rear combining with the in phase sound waves from the front. Therefore, you’ll be getting a nice clean big bass sound while still being able to hear quality high and middle notes. Whether you’re listening to hip hop, rock, R & B, blues, country, or classical music, a top of the line sub woofer, amplifier, and truck subwoofer box will greatly increase the listening experience in your Dodge Ram, Dodge Dakota, or Dodge SUV.

Choosing the right subwoofer box for your Dodge Ram is extremely important for a variety of reasons. Space is always a major issue when installing a sub woofer, amplifier, and truck subwoofer box, especially when there isn’t much room to begin with. Custom subwoofer enclosures are made to fit your specific model of Dodge so that you can save more room for legs, supplies, and any thing else you might want in your truck. The custom design of the subwoofer box for you truck will also blend in with the vehicle interior so that it looks as if it was part of the original. This will prevent the potential theft of your system because of the fact that most people won’t even know it’s there. Custom subwoofer enclosures also protect your sub woofer and amplifier from accidents occurring within the truck such as someone stepping on them, coffee spills, or any other disaster.

For the Dodge Ram, audio manufacturers offer a variety of custom subwoofer enclosures for the Standard, Extended Cab, Quad Cab, and Mega Cab models. For the Standard, theyoffer Dual custom subwoofer enclosures, a console subwoofer box, and a dual sub woofer box. The Extended Cab section offers a console subwoofer box, MTX Thunderform subwoofer boxes, a single custom subwoofer enclosure, and a pair of speaker boxes. Quad Cab Dodge Ram has a variety of selections including a Bassforms Fiberglass dual 10 custom subwoofer enclosure, as well as a MTX Thunderform custom subwoofer enclosure. While for the Mega Cab they offer a UTS dual subwoofer box and a BTS dual subwoofer box.

Dealers have quite a selection for owners of the Dodge Dakota as well which includes a down sub woofer box, a console subwoofer box, an extended cab baffle, Thunderform subwoofer enclosures, and a pair of speaker boxes.

For those driving a Dodge SUV, audio dealers have an MTX Thunderform single speaker box, a Bassforms Fiberglass Universal SUV Dual 12 subwoofer enclosure, and a dual subwoofer box.

Only the best materials should be used for custom subwoofer enclosures to make sure that they’ll last and handle the bass of your new system. Medium density fiberboard should be utilized to prevent resonance and create the best sound from your amp and sub woofer. The professionals carry top name brand amplifiers that match up impeccably with theirtop notch subwoofer enclosures so that you’ll save space and be riding in style. Set up your new system using professional car and truck audio experts and get the sound you’ve been looking for.

Paris Hilton, T.I., Kid Rock, Lil Wayne Had An Arrest-Ing 2007, In Our Year-End Top 10s by wang yang

Like most of the media world, we here at MTV News obsess and argue relentlessly over our year-end top 10s. This year, we thought we'd share them! Our staff top 10s, along with several less conventional lists, will be rolling out all this week. Find out our picks for couples, guilty-pleasure songs, albums, hot messes and much more. Enjoy, and share your own top 10s in You Tell Us!
10. Paris Hilton Back in June, following an appearance at the MTV Movie Awards, Hilton willingly turned herself in to police to begin serving a 23-day jail sentence, related to her arrest for violating the terms of her alcohol-related probation. She ended up serving 23 days and was released.

9. Game Compton-bred rapper the Game was collared in mid-May in Los Angeles and booked on suspicion of making criminal threats. The arrest, according to police, was connected to an incident that went down three months prior, amid a pickup basketball game. The rapper was accused of brandishing a weapon during the game, which he used to threaten one of the other players. He was later released on $50,000 bail.

8. Nick Bollea Last month, the 17-year-old son of wrestler Hulk Hogan turned himself in to police and was arrested on charges of reckless driving for his role in an August crash in Florida that left his passenger, 22-year-old John Graziano, in critical condition. Graziano sustained a broken skull and has been in a coma ever since the accident. Bollea is currently awaiting trial and denies any wrongdoing.

The Best Of 2007

The Top Albums: MTV News Staffers Pick Their Top 10 Albums

The Biggest Arrests: Paris Hilton, T.I. And More Had An Arrest-Ing 2007

The Hottest Couples: 50 Cent And Ciara And More Smoking-Hot Couples

For the rest of MTV News' year-end top 10s, check out our Best of 2007 page, where you'll find the hottest hip-hop, catchiest singles and more. 7. Tony Yayo Back in March, Yayo was arrested on charges of harassment and endangering the welfare of a child in New York, for allegedly slapping the 14-year-old son of the Game's manager, Jimmy Rosemond. He's currently awaiting trial.

6. Lindsay Lohan Following a stint in rehab, Lohan was arrested in late May for driving under the influence of alcohol after losing control of her Mercedes-Benz convertible and ramming a curb. Police found a small amount of cocaine inside the mangled sports car, and she was right back in rehab. Then, in late July, Lohan was arrested again after being in a bizarre car chase. Lohan refused to take a breathalyzer test, but failed several other field-sobriety tests, and police also found a small amount of cocaine on her. She faced a handful of charges but wound up serving only 84 minutes in jail for her offenses.

5. Lil Wayne In July, the rapper's first major gig in New York was followed with a trip to the clink, following Wayne's arrest on gun-possession charges. His tour bus was pulled over, and cops searched it, finding a .40 caliber pistol and some marijuana. And then, in October, Wayne was pinched in Boise, Idaho, on a felony fugitive charge issued in Georgia for allegedly possessing a controlled substance.

4. Remy Ma The female rapper was charged this summer with attempted murder charge following a shooting outside a New York nightclub. She pleaded not guilty to the charge and was released on $250,000 bond but was ordered earlier this week to stand trial on charges of gang assault and witness tampering. Prosecutors argue Remy Ma ordered a group of men to attack the boyfriend of her friend Makeda Barnes-Joseph, who she is accused of shooting in July after a dispute that took place on a New York street.

3. OiNK founder Alan Ellis The 24-year-old Ellis was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud and copyright infringement in October as part of an Interpol-led investigation into OiNK, the invite-only file-sharing site he launched three years ago. The site provided illegal downloads of pre-release music and media to its more than 180,000 members before authorities shut it down. Ellis, an IT consultant, operated the site from his apartment in Middlesbrough in the north of England. He dismissed the charges, claiming his site was no different than Google.

2. Kid Rock Before he was arrested in late October on charges of misdemeanor battery in Georgia for allegedly beating up a man at a Waffle House with his entourage, Rock was arrested for clocking ex-wife Pamela Anderson's first husband, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee, during the MTV Video Music Awards in Las Vegas. Rock said a lingering "level of disrespect" between the two provoked the fisticuffs. He was charged by Las Vegas police with misdemeanor battery, but Lee later requested Rock not be charged over the incident.

1. T.I. In mid-October, the rapper was arrested in Atlanta on charges of buying illegal machine guns, possession of three unregistered machine guns and two silencers, and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. Agents booked T.I. as he allegedly accepted a delivery of three machine guns and two silencers from one of his bodyguards. After posting bail, T.I. was remanded to house arrest, and is not allowed to step out his front door unless he has a medical appointment or court appearance. He is awaiting trial on the gun charges.

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Do You Have To Get Rid Of Or Reduce Your Belly Fat? by Azvic

Belly Fat By Any Other Name
Belly Fat,Stomach Fat,Fat In The Middle,Love Handles or also known as Spare Tire in some parts of the world is bad no matter by what name it is called by. It not only looks bad,it is more importantly,bad for health. Medical research shows that it is associated to a number of medical conditions. In terms of looks,belly fat makes one look so out of proportion,causes sluggishness and stands in the way or obstructs so many other things. Of greater concern however,is its association to certain diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. It has been found that belly fats,unlike hip fats which stay put,tend to roam around the bloodstream wrecking havoc on the cardiovascular system. We all know that the risk factor of heart disease is higher for those who are obese.

How Do We Get Rid Of Belly Fat?

Two things that keep coming up repeatedly in Medical Journals,Forums, Articles or the numerous other related sources is; exercise and diet. Though there are several other recommendations,these two are commonly promoted as a means to beating or managing belly fat. The general advise is; plenty of aerobic exercises and follow a healthy diet made up of lean meat with lots of fiber-rich fruits and vegetables. Lean meats often listed as healthy include chicken or turkey and lean beef. Egg whites,Non Fat Cottage Cheese,Fish and Shellfish are also preferred. In the list of selected vegetables are; Artichoke Hearts,Asparagus,Mushrooms,Spinach,Cauliflower,Tomatoes,Carrots Berries and Zucchini. Apples,Prunes,Pears and Oranges are clear favourites. Apple cider vineger has been specifically mentioned as beneficial along with olive oil.

Other Options

In managing, reducing or getting rid of belly fat,there is indeed work to be done. Effort and time is needed. Is liposuction or some other surgical procedure considered an easy or preferred option? What about cost? Perhaps certain circumstance may warrant such an option. What has been learnt is that liposuction does not provide the metabolic benefits associated with dieting or exercise. Whatever option taken, we all could do with some help in solving or coming to grips with the problem. The medical downside of belly fat certainly makes it necessary for us to act on it. If you or your loved ones have to deal with belly fat,you may want to consider this resource. It has been professionally certified and endorsed in addition to being ranked as a top resource for losing belly fat.

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