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Sioux Falls, South Dakota (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Everyone knows the clich?d story about the one that got away. You know, the high school sweetheart or the old car that everyone wishes they had held on to, but youths foolishness got in the way. Guitars and Cars American Icons has a story too good to be true.

For Sioux Falls musician and guitar teacher Jesse Christen, the one that got away wasnt the prom queen or a hot-rodded car, it was a guitar.

The special guitar is 1978 BC Rich Eagle Supreme. Very few of these handmade guitars were ever produced.

I worked in a greasy spoon restaurant to buy that guitar, Christen says. I had my senior pictures taken with it. In December 1992, Christen saved up enough money to purchase the guitar just in time for his senior pictures.

But Christen and his beloved guitar parted ways only a couple of short years later thanks to youths foolishness. He sold the guitar to fund the purchase of another.

Not realizing how rare these guitars really were, Christen has always regretted selling it. To this day, Ive only seen a couple other examples in person. And this guitar is the only one Ive ever seen in person with the fancier inlays and bound neck.

But out of all the guitars he has owned over the past twenty years, this particular one has always held a soft spot in his heart. And when the world went to the Internet in the late 90s, the search for his old friend began.

After all these years, Christen wondered what had ever happened to the guitar. Did a collector have it? Well, the guitar led a very interesting life from the time Christen sold it until the present day.

In early January, the guitar was listed in an online advertisement. And every grain of wood matched.

Christen called the number listed in the ad and spoke to the current owner. “He said he a some attachment to the guitar since he played it onstage with Rod Stewart at Madison Square Garden”, Christen says.

It turns out the guitar belonged to Oliver Leiber, who is the son of the legendary songwriter Jerry Leiber. Besides his stint as Rod Stewarts guitarist, Leiber is also an accomplished record producer and songwriter; who even produced and wrote a number of former American Idol judge and 90s pop star Paula Abduls biggest hits. Currently a member of the band fDeluxe, Leibers band includes former members of Prince and the Revolution and Morris Day and the Time.

I just put it up online to see if anyone was interested in [the guitar], Leiber says. I wasnt sure if I wanted to sell it because I played that guitar onstage at Madison Square Garden with Rod [Stewart].

After reciting the serial number from memory and it matched, Christen purchased the guitar back from Leiber. Now that the guitar is back home, what plans does Christen have for it?

He plans on playing it, and this time he’s not letting this one go.

To view photos of the Eagle Supreme visit http://guitarsandcarsamericanicons.blogspot.com/

If you would like more information or would like to set up an interview please contact Jesse Christen at 605-321-0053 or email at rocklegendmerch(at)gmail(dot)com

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Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Scullers Jazz Club presents PLAYING FOR CHANGE featuring street performers from all over the world at Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, Friday, March 2 at 8:00 pm. Tickets at $ 45.00 and $ 35.00 are on sale now at http://www.berkleebpc.com, by calling 6177473161 or at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office

Producer Mark Johnsons Playing for Change: Songs from Around the World, released in 2009, established a forum for street musicians from around the globe, the invisible army of raw talent that exists outside the conventional margins of the music business. Among those raw talents was vocalist Clarence Milton Bekker, a native of Suriname who developed his craft in his adopted homeland of Holland and eventually crossed paths with Johnson on the streets of Barcelona.

Propelled by the strength of his performances on Playing for Change – and his subsequent performances as part of the internationally touring Playing for Change Band – Bekker steps into the spotlight for a solo album, Old Soul, (Playing For Change/ Concord Music Group) set for release on February 28, 2012.

Recorded in Santa Monica, California, Old Soul captures the vintage American soul music that awakened Bekkers musical consciousness when he was still a young boy in Holland in the 1970s and early 80s. Producers Reggie McBride and Mark Johnson, assisted by a crew of veteran soul musicians directly connected to that seminal period, take Bekker on a trip back in time to revisit the powerful sounds originally crafted by iconic figures like Otis Redding, Al Green, Sam and Dave, and many others.

The 2012 Playing For Change Band lineup will feature renowned and wildly diverse musicians from around the world, making stops in major cities across the USA and Canada including Chicago, New York, Boston, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. The lineup includes:

Grandpa Elliott (vocals/harmonica) – USA. Clarence Milton Bekker (vocals) – The Netherlands. Mermans Mosengo (vocals/guitar/percussion) – Congo. Jason Tamba (vocals/guitar) – Congo. Titi Tsira (vocals) – South Africa. Peter Bunetta (drums) – USA. Reggie McBride (bass) – USA. Tom Canning (keyboards) – USA. Renard Poche (lead guitar) – USA. Louis Mhlanga (flying guitar) – Zimbabwe

The group’s first single in 2009, an interpretation of the Ben E. King classic “Stand By Me,” saw a pastiche of musicians from around the world contributing verses using a mobile recording studio manned by producer Mark Johnson, who co-founded Playing For Change. The video has since accumulated over 38 million views on YouTube, with all Playing for Change “Around the World” videos generating a total of 100 million + views.

Watch members of Playing for Change discussing the project on The TODAY Show

See photos of Playing for Change during their last stop in Boston

Artists including Bono, Stephen Marley, Ziggy Marley, Toots Hibbert, Taj Mahal, Keb’ Mo’, Vusi Mahlasela, and Manu Chao have collaborated on Playing For Change recordings, the most recent being 2011′s ‘Playing For Change 2: Songs Around The World’ (Hear Music/Playing For Change Records). Clarence Milton Bekker, a prolific and soulful Dutch singer who is featured on the album and tour, will also release his own new album ‘Old Soul’ in 2012, featuring reinterpretations of R&B classics such as Otis Redding’s “Try a Little Tenderness” and Sam & Dave’s “Hold On, I’m Comin’.”

In 2007, the Playing For Change Foundation was formed as a separate non-profit organization that creates and supports music schools all over the world, particularly in developing countries. Its mission is to ensure that anyone with the desire to receive an education in music has the opportunity to do so, based on the fundamental idea that peace and change are possible through the universal language of music.

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Nashville, TN (PRWEB) February 27, 2007

Bloodgood exploded onto the Christian music scene when they opened for Stryper in the Pacific Northwest in 1985, after which they recorded their 4-song EP, Metal Missionaries. It was Christian music veteran Darrell Mansfield who brought Michael Bloodgood (bass), Les Carlsen (vocals), David Zaffiro (guitar) and J.T. Taylor (drums) to Los Angeles to record their self-titled debut album for Frontline Records. Bloodgood dared to take Christian hard rock to the next level of intensity and boldness, featuring a more street metal sound not found in any other Christian releases. Stryper had paved the way for commercial metal bands, but Bloodgood opened the doors for the sounds that would eventually lead to speed and thrash metal to be accepted in the Christian market.

In 1987, the band followed their national debut with their most successful album, Detonation. Bloodgood hit the road for their first major tour, which almost proved to be their last. Prior to the start of the tour, a popular television evangelist spoke out against them, and protestors began to picket their shows. National media outlets soon came to see what all the fuss was about, but even with all the press, there was no tour circuit for a Christian metal band to tap into so the schedule was filled with dates that were poorly promoted.

“When we left on our first tour back in ’87, we had three families in our 22′ RV,” says Michael. “To say it stretched us would be an understatement! But we were determined to carry on and no matter where we ended up, we could see the Lord’s hand on us.”

Making it from one city to the next was a financial struggle, but the band saw the fruits of their ministry as many hardcore unsaved teens came to know the Lord. With that, the band built a reputation as one of the best performing bands and most effective youth ministry’s in Christian music.

Several successful projects followed including Rock In A Hard Place, Out of the Darkness and the groundbreaking live double album and video Alive in America and Shakin’ the World. After leaving Frontline Records, Bloodgood signed with Broken Records and recruited such talent as producer Biff Vincent, Grammy Award-winning engineer Charlie Watts and legendary drummer David Huff. In 1991, the band went on to record their critically acclaimed album All Stand Together, which produced numerous radio hits including “I Want To Live In Your Heart” and “S.O.S.” International touring continued and in 1993, Bloodgood released To Germany With Love, featuring live performances from the final tour of Germany.

Bloodgood has left its mark on the Christian rock music industry. Many of the newer rock bands continue to look them as examples on how to conduct a viable and effective rock and roll ministry. Though inactive as a touring unit since 1993, the band’s catalogue has continued to sell through a series of re-releases. In the interim years, Michael became the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Redmond and Les went on to star in the musical HAIR on Broadway, and established a successful art distribution company in Southern California.

In 2005, Michael was stricken with a near-fatal arterial dissection that left him ill for over four months, leading to paralysis of his left vocal cord. Barely able to talk over a whisper for nearly a year, Michael has since recovered the use of his voice. In addition to pending Bloodgood projects, he is currently working on a worship album along with guest artists including Les and current drummer Mark Welling.

Now, after thirteen years, Bloodgood is back, though they never really left. The band recently acquired the services of Ricky B. Rogers and Fused Management, and they are looking forward to performing live and recording a new album. They have also welcomed a new member. Though not leaving Stryper, Oz Fox is excited to become a part of Bloodgood and will be writing and performing with the band.

A new record is planned for release in 2007, and the band will begin touring this summer, including a headlining performance on the HM Stage at this year’s Cornerstone Festival. With nearly 1 million records sold, Bloodgood is looking forward to getting back on the road and reconnecting with fans who have supported the band through the years.

“Even though it’s been thirteen years since our last performance, the Lord continues to use our music and ministry to touch lives,” says Michael. “Not a day goes by that I don’t hear from someone who has been touched by our music, either back in the day, or just recently.”

For the latest information on Bloodgood, please visit Bloodgood’s official website.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Dyces Parkland guitar lessons are crystal-clear, and easy to follow. Instead of focusing on endless theory and scales; Dyce gives beginning guitarists real music to playfrom their very first lesson. He begins with just one or two simple-to-play chords that sound great. He then shows students how to put these chords together. In no time, students find that they are playing hip, interesting, foot-tapping grooves. In fact, within just a few lessons, most students are playing real songs; classics that everyone knows and loves.

Many students dont realize that their first guitar teacher can have an incredible impact on their future musical experience. Dyce Kimuras Weston guitar lessons are way ahead of most teachers lessons: he makes the guitar fun, and his students get results.

Dyces guitar lessons for the absolute beginner are crafted with the big picture in mind. Each lesson plan flows logically to the next. Students learn the guitar the right way: building on concepts, reinforcing knowledge, and building confidence.

The response to Dyces Parkland and Skype guitar lessons is amazing: students love the fact thatwithin almost no time at allthey are playing songs that friends instantly recognize, and sing along with.

Dyce Kimura is a full-time guitar instructor, and one of Miamis most in-demand guitar rock and blues player. When Dyce is not teaching others, he can be found playing Christian contemporary, praise and worship music, and serving as both ministry and worship leader.

Besides being Ft. Lauderdales most in-demand guitar teacher, he is now providing webcam guitar lessons to students throughout Parkland and Weston via Skype. Dyces 1-on-1 Skype guitar lessons are popular for a reason: they make learning just so easy. All that is required is a high-speed internet connection, a webcam and micstandard on any newer computer, a Skype account (easy to create), and headphones (optional).

For more information on Dyces guitar lessons, call 786 457 3687 today.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

Digital Media Wire today announced the final speaker list, keynotes and agenda for the Social Music Summit at the 12th Annual Digital Music Forum East (DMFE) to be held at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, New York, NY, on February 22-23, 2012.

“The launch of Social Music Summit at DMFE is especially exciting as innovation at the intersection of music and the social web is driving more investment and opportunity in music-related businesses than we have seen in years,” said Ned Sherman, founder and CEO of Digital Media Wire. “The event features a diverse array of speakers ranging from some of the hottest start-ups from the ‘new’ music industry to the senior most executives from established entertainment companies and top brands. We are looking forward to a fun two days in NYC!”

The event is the industry’s most comprehensive digital music conference focused on the evolution and future of digital music. The conference agenda, which includes senior participants from major labels, leading indie labels, social networks, online music retailers, mobile companies, artists and association heads, includes top keynotes, discussions and panels on topics including mobile apps, music and social web, music, money and innovation, music in the cloud, online video, digital innovation, investments, the digital copyright debates, rights management, live music, touring & concerts, social networking and building music community.

Among the many highlights will include:

????Spotify’s Content and Distribution Guru” Sachin Doshi will present on the topic of “Spotify and the New Artist Revenue”
????Red Light Managements Matt Ringel will discuss “Gamifying Music and Culture” with Marc Ruxin, Founder and CEO, TastemakerX
????Tipping our hat to an industry icon, we are pleased announce that legendary record label executive and “NEA Jazz Master” George Avakian will join discussion on “Developing Non-Popular Music & Catalog Content for the 21st Century.”
????Googles Senior Copyright Counsel William Patry joins Jim Griffin, Managing Director of OneHouse in a fireside chat on the how to reform copyright.
Confrmed speakers include:

Jon Vanhala, SVP Digital & Business Development, Island Def Jam Music Group

Jason Herskowitz, Chief Product Officer, Official.fm

Mike More, CEO & Co-Founder, Headliner.fm

Chris Wiltsee, Director, Business Development, RootMusic

Dan Kantor, CEO, ex.fm

Ned Sherman, CEO/Publisher, Digital Media Wire

Ted Cohen, Managing Partner, TAG Strategic

Jeff Bronikowski, Head of Corporate Dev. & Strategy, The Echo Nest

Jesse Israel, Co-Founder, Technology & Creative Director, Cantora Records + Labs

Jonathan Axelrod, Partner, ER Accelerator, Entrepreneur, Founder/CEO,

MusicGremlin (SanDisk), Founder/President, Music123 (Guitar Center)

Howard Han, VP and General Manager of Reverb Live, ReverbNation

John Frankenheimer, Chairman, Music Practice, Loeb & Loeb LLP

Garth Holsinger, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Sales, Klout

Brian Silver, COO & Co-Founder, RockCityClub.com / Rockrena, Inc.

Chris Swain, CEO, cred.fm

Sean OConnell, Founder & CEO Creative Alies, Music Allies

Aimee Higgins, VP Strategy and Planning, Pandora

James Lively, COO, DIY Media

Shannon Connolly, VP, Digital Music Strategy, MTV Networks/Viacom

Brenda Walker, CEO & Co-Founder, Act Local Media

Jonathan Leone, Co-Founder, Head of Strategy and Finance, Thrillcall

Cortney Harding, Music/Entertainment Evangelista, ThingLink

Les Watkins, SVP, Bus. Affairs & Dev., Music Reports

Philippe Perreaux, CEO, Restorm

Michael Drexler, Executive Director, Business Development, BMI New Media

Cecily Mak, Vice President & General Counsel, Rhapsody

Michael Petricone, SVP, Government Affairs, Consumer Electronics Association

Jeff Price, CEO & Founder, TuneCore

Julie Samuels, Staff Attorney, Electronic Frontier Foundation

Maurice Russell, SVP, Licensing & Bus. Affairs, The Harry Fox Agency

Barry Slotnick, Partner & Chair, IP & Entertainment Lit., Loeb & Loeb LLP

William Patry, Senior Copyright Counsel, Google Inc.

Jim Griffin, Managing Director, OneHouse LLC

Paul Campbell, Founder & CEO, Amazing Media

Jake Sigal, Founder and CEO, Livio Radio

Jim Cady, CEO, Slacker

Tom Brophy, CEO, Raditaz

Myk Willis, Founder, Myxer

Tres Williams, VP, Business & Legal Affairs, Clear Channel Digital

Kevin Straley, Vice President, Programming, TuneIn

David Oxenford, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP

George Avakian, NEA Jazz Master; Former Head of Columbia Records, Warner Brother Records & Founding Officer of National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences

Carl Griffin, Former Head of A&R, GRP & N2K

Mike Brown, CEO, Cyber-NY

Erik Gilbert, CEO, Essential Music Services, USA / former head, Acquisitions & Content, IODA

Aaron Burton, CEO, Fizzkicks & SpinApp Mobile

Michael Corcoran, CEO, MusicSubmit.com

Jerald Miller, CEO, Nu Jazz Entertainment

Sachin Doshi, Content & Distribution Guru, Spotify

Matt Ringel, Managing Partner, New Era Media & Marketing, Red Light Management

Evan Lowenstein, CEO & Founder, StageIt

Jenn Miller, CEO, Audiosocket

Vince Bannon, VP, Entertainment P’ships & Development, Getty Images

David Kohl, EVP Sales and Customer Operations, VEVO

Darryl Ballantyne, CEO, LyricFind

Yinka Adegoke, Senior Media Correspondent, Reuters

Vincent Borel, Co-Founder, Webdoc

Kurt Hanson, Publisher, RAIN: Radio And Internet Newsletter, CEO, AccuRadio.com and SlipstreamRadio.com

Eric Klinker, CEO, BitTorrent

Julien Mitelberg, CEO, Bandsintown

Aharon Weiner, CEO & Co-Founder, FanKix

Kelli Richards, CEO, All Access Group

Greg “Grouchy” Watkins, CEO & Co-Founder, AllHipHop.com

Kristin Thomson, Co-Director, Artist Revenue Streams, Future of Music Coalition

Kevin King, CEO, MusicHype

Gabe Spierer, Director of Media, Beggars Group

Event sponsors and media partners include Manatt Phelps & Phillips, LLP, Loeb & Loeb LLP, Harry Fox Agency, Davis Wright Tremaine, LLP, Music Reports, Official.fm, BMI, Flowd, DIY Media, Cred.fm, AudioSocket, Raditaz, LyricFind, Myxer, MOG, TuneIn, Rightclearing by Restorm, Knock Twice, Watchitoo, NVPR, Midem, A2IM,, EMF, Parks Associate, The Recording Academy, NY-Tokyo, Fusicology, TAG Strategic, AFTRA, Future of Music Coalition, Canadian Music Week, and PRWeb.

For complete agenda, registration and event details please visit: http://www.digitalmusicforum.com/east.

Other prominent Digital Media Wire events include the LA Games Conference; NY Games Conference; Future of Television East; Future of Film Summit; Digital Music Forum West; Digital Media Conference; and Digital Media Insider. Digital Media Wire is also a programming partner for the annual Canadian Music Week, CES and the NAB Show.

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Portland, OR (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

American Rivers, American Whitewater and the Hydropower Reform Coalition released a short film today that tells the story of historic dam removal successes on Washington’s Elwha and White Salmon rivers. The 7-minute film premiered at the Wild and Scenic Film Festival in January and is the final installment in the Year of the River series by Andy Maser.

It is available at http://vimeo.com/34169308.

“People are hungry for positive news, and these river restoration stories are so inspiring,” said Amy Kober, senior communications director for American Rivers. “Our goal with the video was to share the good news and celebrate healthy, free-flowing rivers.

One of our objectives with this series of films was to highlight the different individuals who have a personal connection to these rivers, said Thomas OKeefe, Pacific Northwest Stewardship Director for American Whitewater. These two projects have been decades in the making, and we are thrilled to celebrate the success of river restoration from the perspective of those who are out enjoying these rivers.

As a paddler and adventure filmmaker, having the chance to witness and document these dam removals has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career, said filmmaker Andy Maser. My hope is that these films will continue to build momentum for more dam removals and support the efforts of people on the ground working hard to restore free-flowing rivers. Maser is also working on a long-term timelapse project documenting the removal of Condit Dam and the restoration of the White Salmon River and surrounding ecosystem.

The removal of two dams on the Elwha River the largest dam removal project in history began in September and is expected to take two to three years. Demolition of the White Salmon River’s Condit Dam began with a dramatic blast in October and will take one year.

The rivers are already beginning to restore themselves. Once the dams are completely removed, salmon and steelhead will have access to upstream habitat for the first time in 100 years. The Klallam people on the Elwha and the Yakama on the White Salmon will have vital parts of their culture and heritage restored. The free-flowing rivers will also create new fishing, paddling, and other recreation opportunities.

The film features advocates who were instrumental in taking down the dams, and people connected to the rivers who will benefit from dam removal. The characters include Phyllis Clausen of Friends of the White Salmon; Heather Herbeck, a White Salmon whitewater guide; Rob Elofson, River Restoration Director for the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe; Shawn Cantrell of Seattle Audubon; Rick Rutz of the Mountaineers; and Bruce McGlenn, a fly fisherman and conservation advocate.

Filmmaker Andy Maser is a National Geographic Explorer based in Portland, Oregon. Visit http://www.andymaser.com.

Music for the video was generously provided by US Royalty and Blind Pilot.

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The Blogs That Ate My Campus


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It sounds easy. "Let’s offer blogs to our community." But there are hazards that lurk beneath the groovy social software veneer:
* Spammers never sleep
* Workload for training and support – many users will have only a vague idea how to use these tools. Imagine the risks with students required to maintain weblogs.
* Server and application maintenance – many IT units in academic institutions have little understanding or interest in sustaining tools such as these.

Key questions:
* What are the benefits of providing a blog service, when anyone can easily get their own blog elsewhere?
* Could a school offer a weblog service without hosting? What other services would be needed?
* What are the appropriate expectations of users of these services? What can reasonably be provided to them?
* Just how amenable is the culture of the academy to blogging and other social software practices?
* Are there special challenges in dealing with (ahem) ‘academic temperaments’ and technology? (Hint: you better believe it!)

Tools and Issues With Supporting
* Giving a Blog – a guide to providing blogs (James Farmer)
* University Weblogging: Where, With What System (and How Fast)? (Spike Hall’s RU Weblog)- array of colleges providing hosting at the blogware platforms
* Checking Out Other University’s Blog Hosting Services by Jerry Smith, Case University
* Public and Private Course Blogs (Digital Digs)
* Efforts to make blogs more versatile include Structured Blogging, somewhat related to the larger issue of microformats
* Look out for the Law! See the EFF: Legal Guide for Bloggers
* Standards and Practices for Staff Blogs (News-Record.com)

Better Blogging..
* Lifehacker’s guide to weblog comments practicalt tips for using weblog comments
* Having a hard time writing? See Battling Bloggers Block (caveat emptor the web site is about "blogging for money") Or see 10 Killer Post Idea

Is Blogging A Great Idea or a Bad One?
* Can it ruin your chance of that plum teaching job? Pseudonymous Ivan Tribble wrote in the Chronicle of Higher Education Bloggers Need Not Apply
* Why not more scholarly bloggers? by Alex Halavais
* The academic contributions of blogging? (Crooked Timber)
* Blogscholars? (History News Network)
* Blogging Prof Fails To Heed His Own Advice New York Sun
* So Friday was a pretty bad day…., Scholar/Blogger Daniel Drezner is denied tenure. Because of the blog? Could be…

Institutions Hosting Blogs
* Weblogs at University of Calgary
* Weblogs@UPEI (Price Eduward Island) and Weblogs@Holland College
* UThink: Blogs at University of Minnesota Libraries
* Weblogs at Harvard Law is one of the oldest university hosted blogs (Manila)
* Blog@Case Case University
* Reedie Jounrals- Blogs for every students at Reed College
* EduBlogs (free hosting for educators) and UniBlogs (free hosting for students)
* CALI Classcaster
* Weblogs@UBC

See more examples and resources in the blog supporting tag stream.

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Question by thehasels: How do you tell if a guitar actually belonged to the Beatles?
I have a 60′s era Hofner electric/acoustic 12 string, with the name “John” on the case, and have been told that it could be a real Beatle guitar. How do i find out the truth?

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Maybe you could take it to a guitar store or a guitar show when one comes to a place near you.

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Bethpage, NY (PRWEB) February 10, 2012

Optimum Rewards today announces the opportunity for one member to play to win an all-expenses paid trip to meet Rosie ODonnell, host of The Rosie Show on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network (weekdays 7 p.m. ET). Only Optimum Rewards members can play a fun game online for the opportunity to win this exciting trip and other OWN prizes.

The Optimum Rewards grand prize winner will meet Rosie ODonnell, a multiple Emmy Award-winning television host, celebrated performer and philanthropist. Optimum Rewards play-to-win runner-up prize winners will each receive gift bags from the OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Rosie ODonnell inspires so many people, and we are pleased that one lucky Optimum Rewards member will get to meet this amazing talent. We always have a wide variety of on-going savings for our members, and every few weeks we present the ability to win unique prizes, such as this one-of-a-kind opportunity to meet Rosie ODonnell. The savings and unique opportunities available through Optimum Rewards are the way Cablevision gives back to our most loyal customers. Theres something for everyone with Optimum Rewards, said Gemma Toner, Cablevisions senior vice president of marketing.

Now through February 21, 2012, Optimum Rewards members can log-in to http://www.optimumrewards.com for an opportunity to play to win the grand prize including:

Grand Prize Winner Receives:

????Roundtrip airfare for two
????Two nights luxury hotel accommodations
????Admission for two to visit Harpo Studios
????Rosie ODonnell meet and greet
????$ 500 for transportation to and from airport, hotel, Harpo Studios and meals
????OWN gift bag (including Oprahs book The Oprah Show, Reflections of an American Society)

Six runner-up prize winners will each receive an OWN gift bag filled with OWN merchandise.

Throughout the year, Optimum Rewards members enjoy huge savings at nearly 300 merchant locations where members can eat, shop relax and be entertained, as free movies on Tuesdays at all Clearview Cinema locations, private members-only sales, opportunities to win exclusive experiences and offers on shopping, dining, attractions, events, concerts and more. Certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply to movie ticket offers and other program discounts. No purchase necessary to participate in the play-to-win contest. Purchase will not increase odds of winning. Void where prohibited. Contest ends on 2/21/12. Open to Optimum Rewards members who are legal residents of NY, NJ, CT, PA WY, MT, UT or CO, and are 18 years of age or older. For complete rules, entry details, prize descriptions and terms and conditions of all offers visit http://www.optimumrewards.com.

Optimum Rewards is available to residential customers who have all three Optimum services — iO TV? service / Optimum TV with Family Cable and above, Optimum Online? and Optimum Voice?. Customers currently on a promotion will become eligible for the discount at the end of their promotion period. In addition to the great savings on dining, shopping and entertainment, members also receive an automatic monthly bottom-of-the-bill discount. To sign up for Optimum Rewards membership ore learn more about the program, please visit http://www.optimumrewards.com or iO channel 909.

Members can follow Optimum Rewards on Facebook and Twitter (@OptimumRewards) to keep up with the latest information on program play-to-win opportunities, benefits and new discounts.

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation’s leading media and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations provide a full suite of advanced communications services that include iO TV? digital television, Optimum Online? high-speed Internet, and Optimum Voice? digital voice, all over state-of-the-art cable systems that pass nearly 6 million households and businesses across the New York tri-state area and throughout four Western states. Cablevisions telecommunications properties also include its Optimum WiFi? wireless Internet, and its Optimum Lightpath? integrated business communications solutions. Cablevision serves the New York area with compelling local content through News 12 Networks, a local news leader; MSG Varsity, a suite of television and online services covering high school activities; and, Newsday Media Group, a business unit that includes Newsday, Long Island’s leading daily newspaper, and amNewYork, the nation’s most widely circulated free daily serving New York City. The company also owns and operates Clearview Cinemas throughout the New York tri-state area including the famed Ziegfeld Theatre, a frequent and historic venue for film premieres and events. Additional information about Cablevision is available on the Web at http://www.cablevision.com.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) January 18, 2012

Dyces latest video is guaranteed to have even absolute beginners playing a great, rocking groove in just minutesand illustrates why Dyce is one of the internets most sought-after guitar teachers. Dyces acoustic guitar lessons for absolute beginner truly are uniquebecause Dyce gets students playing right away. He not only shows students the right informationbut more importantlyhe also shows students the easy, immediate application of that information. Notes become chords, and chords become jams, all with a minimum of effort. The lessons are so powerful that any viewer will be able to quickly begin playing a great grooveeven if they have just picked up a guitar for the very first time. Its not surprising, then, that Dyces Fort Lauderdale guitar lessons are a hit in the sunshine state, and across the world, online.

This 2nd lesson covers the chords C Major and A minor. Dyce isolates these two chords, showing how they have two similar fingeringsyet completely different sounds. By deftly introducing just two chords, Dyce gives beginning guitarists a total confidence boost. Because Dyces video is expertly producedcomplete with easy-to-read graphicsstudents clearly see how to finger both chords on the fret-board. C Major and a minor are two of the most popular chords in American pop music, and are featured prominently in everything from Kansas Dust in the Wind to todays Top 40. Absolute beginners will have a great time as they begin playing real music from their very first lesson with Dyce.

All of Dyces students appreciate that a pro of his caliber and experience is available to teach 1-on-1 lessons. Dyce Kimura is one of the Miami areas most well-regarded guitar teachers. An in-demand, full-time guitar instructor, Dyce rose quickly to the top of Miamis competitive music scene as a recording session pro, performance artist, and fist-rate teacher providing Weston guitar lessons. For the past decade, Dyces Fort Lauderdale guitar lessons have been a favorite with absolute beginners of all agesfrom kids thru to seniors. Today, leveraging state-of-the-art technology, Dyce Kimura is reaching his growing legion of students from across the globe, directly via YouTube.

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Boulder Creek Guitars ECR2 Reviews http://t.co/qAZNiDUK – by musicbangorg (Music Instruments)

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Cut the Guitar Cord with Wireless Amp: If you have a guitar in the house and like to turn out a few chords here … http://t.co/XixI4Qu2 – by melvinmoore1 (melvin moore)

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(PRWEB) February 13, 2012

Many people have invested and bought iPads. 15.4 million iPads were sold during the 4th quarter of last year (source:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IPad). These gadgets didn’t have any good handbook featuring the in-depth usage of the product. There are different ways to use an iPad. It currently runs the latest software, featuring iOS5 and iCloud. There are secret tips and tricks on using the gadget. It is a waste of time if people won’t use the gadget to its full potential. Unfortunately, there is no official guide that will help users learn the maximum capability of iPads. iPad Pete now releases a new guide, iPad Video Lessons(IVL). This guide helps iPad users grow their skills and easily master their iPads.

iPad Video Lessons Guide, with more information and a sample video at videolessonoffer.com, helps an iPad user be an expert in using the gadget. Unlike other guides, IVL is a compilation of video guides showing the tips and tricks of using iPad. Ebooks are guides that will take time to finish. Video guides are much easier to comprehend and does not need the concentration being spent when reading.

Watching videos are practical nowadays. It does not require much effort in reading and understanding the contents of the guide. The videos can be watched anytime and anywhere. There are more than 100 videos online that teaches all the techniques and tricks in using iPad. The instructions are very clear on using the different applications. The latest applications released are also discussed. Aside from that, if there are problems being encountered with the video guides, customer support of IVL is available anytime of the day.

iPad Video Lessons also offers lifetime membership with continuous guide updates.

Here are the features of iPad Video Lessons Guide:

1. All About iPad

2. Web Tips and Tricks

3. More about Mail

4. Reading on Your iPad

5. App Fan & Productivity

6. Listen to Music & Podcasts

7. Organizing Photos

8. Watching Videos on iPad

9. Exploring the Maps

10. iOS 5 News and Updates

11. Much more tips and tricks

iPad Video Lessons guide teaches people on how to use iPads to the full capacity. The video guides are good for beginners, and for long-time apple users as well. There is also a 60-day money back guarantee. People can request a refund fast if they are not satisfied with the guide.

More details and sample video of iPad Video Lessons are available at videolessonoffer.com.

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Question by Tttickle: Does anyone know The “name” of the child sized guitars street vendors sale?
My mom purchased a cute “Child sized” black guitar from a fellow who was selling them on a street corner. It appears to be handmade (Not very good quality, but great for kids to start on). I need to know the name so that I can find a chord book/video.
It’s very small about 2ft long end to end

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Answer by echinopsis .
A Ukulele maybe:

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Indianapolis, Indiana (PRWEB) February 07, 2012

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International stars celebrate BACARDI’s 150th birthday at party in Indianapolis.

On February 4, 2012, the night before the most anticipated American football game in Indianapolis, Rolling Stone? Magazine celebrated BACARDI’S 150th Anniversary with a “Super” BACARDI Bash– “150 Years Rocking the Party.”

Guests rubbed shoulders with various high profile celebrities as they danced the night away to special performances by American rapper Lupe Fiasco and rock bands LMFAO, Cobra Starship and Gym Class Heroes, who all performed at the BACARDI “150 Years Rocking the Party” event.

B-Roll Footage is available to download now and is free of charge and without copyright restriction. B-Roll footage contains:

General Views, Soundbites and/or Interviews with:

????Kelly Rowland

????LMFAO

????Gym Class Heroes

????Joe Manganiello, “True Blood”

????Nikki Reed, “Twilight”

????Pete Wentz, Fall Out Boy

????Jon Hamm, “Mad Men”

????Josh Bowman, “Revenge” TV Series

????Anna Faris, “Scary Movie”

????Gary Padjen, Former Indianapolis Colts star

DOWNLOAD VIA:

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