Bring New Life to Your IPod

There are many methods that are used to hack and mod iPods and in this article we will examine three popular methods: iPod Linux, Rockbox and iPod wizard. Each one requires some technical understanding to insure proper usage and installation. The reason for this is because during the installation process, serious problems may occur if it is not done with care. The iPod may be ruined, the data can be lost, and it might be difficult to recover the iPod.

Mods and hacks for iPods expand the usability of the device and give added customization. The MP3 playlist is not that complete, or if one is not satisfied with the way artists or the titles of the songs are organized. Sometimes the volume is too low or you wish to install a different icon or font. These are just a few of the potential complaints a person can list toward their iPod.

iPod Linux and Rockbox are operating systems which can work as another firmware for the iPod and are more powerful compared to other hacks which simply represent a modified version of the basic ones. This will mean that users will be given the ability to give their iPod a totally different look, thanks to a wider range of customization options, or by adding a new theme to the device. But this also allows for additional changes since possibilities arise for new text document creation, new games, new playlist organization, video playback, and so on.

Also these additional operating systems are constantly updated allowing for the latest version to be installed. However, using a new operating system to hack the iPod like iPod Linux for example means you must first be aware of the challenge it offers not so much in terms of its usage, but mainly for its installation since it replaces your iPod's original firmware.

Using Rockbox as an operating system is not that dissimilar from the Linux one. Aiming at providing even more high quality updates and experiences, Rockbox may be considered one of the best operating systems which focus on improving audio performance by expanding audio format compatibility.

The increased audio format compatibility includes: FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, AC3, WMA, MP3/2/1, WavPack, Speex, WAV, AIFF, Apple Lossless, ACC, Musepack, and more. Other unique feature includes speaking menus support which allows one to navigate the iPod blindly, plug-in support and advance audio tuning. Rockbox does not remove the original firmware on your iPod instead it is loaded via a boot loader. This makes the risk of installation much lower compared to iPod Linux.

The iPod Wizard is more like a modification utility than a totally different firmware. Itss basically used to work on the quality of the images, changing text, adding icons and its installation is not that challenging. Since this support is only about images and text, others mods exist which only deal with audio, and their focus for example is shifted to increasing the maximum volume perceived in the headphones.

There are many other hacks and mods which can give you added features you never thought possible on an iPod. From transforming your iPod into a remote control to playing the classic 3D first person shooter DOOM, to even just modifying the way your iPod looks on the exterior. If you're interested, explore the internet and discover the new abilities your iPod.

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Internet Video - Why You Have To Use It For Your Business

These days there is so much going on with video on the internet. I can remember back in my early days on the net when we had to limit a video clip to ten seconds or so and a tiny little frame (160x120) because anything more would take forever to download on a dial up connection. I used to go to the Real Networks convention every year to find out what the latest codec was for making video better for streaming. (I don't even know if they even do that anymore, seems they are more in the music biz these days)

It all seems sort of funny now, spending all those hours editing and encoding tiny little ten second clips of some video for the web. Now days anyone can load any amount of video up to the web for viewing by everyone and it does not even have to cost you anything. Internet video has come of age and then some.

One of my early web sites ended up costing us more money than planned just because we filled up the company server with so much video that they had to buy more servers which were expensive in those days. NOW you don't even have to host the video yourself or pay anything for it. With all of the video sharing sites in the market you can serve your video up in many different places (think links, think social).

It really is quite amazing when you think about it.

Now to the point. You must use video in your business. It is essential these days. It works.

AND it is easy to do and cheap to produce. Trust me here. No longer do you need to be from Hollywood to do video for the web. Now to avoid it being pure garbage you should spend at least a little time in the planning and execution of the video but never the less you can get video that promotes your business on the web very easily.

The easiest thing to do is to take your product and do what we call a screen capture recording with a voice over. Basically you walk the customer through a tour of your product while capturing the screen on video. There are a variety of tolls to do this with ranging from the free to ones that cost $250. Camtasia at $250 is at the high end but man does it rock in terms of options, ease of use and quality output. On the other end is CamStudio (camstudiodotorg) which is free and can do the basic recording.

Now for video recordings other than screen capture you can use your cell phone if it can record video, a camcorder with USB or Firewire connections to make simple live recordings of you talking about your product. Customers like to see and hear you. It helps in their buying process. Trust me on this one.

Kevin Rockwell runs a successful internet based video and photo business and is one of the White Hat Guys Consulting Group which helps entrepreneurs learn how to quickly and easily launch their own profit pulling online business ASAP, on a shoe string budget.

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Top 7 MP3 Music Download Sites Reviewed - Find Out Where To Get Free Music Downloads

There are so many websites out there to download music, but which one is the best? I don't want to spend too much time on each one, just a couple of things to point out that I came across while evaluating each one of these methods for downloading MP3's. So take 5 minutes of you time and read through this article and see which one is right for you. You won't be disappointed.

Monthly Fees Apply to These

Let's start with the 3 most popular that everyone knows about- I-Tunes, Napster, Rhapsody, and eMusic.

i-Tunes- I liken i-Tunes to AOL 10-12 years ago. Everyone used AOL as their ISP, just because they didn't know better. Other ISP's took you to the same internet for less than half the price. Once people caught on and realized this they started using other ISP's. Same thing with i-Tunes. They were kind of the first legitimate music download site. Sure they have a few extra bells and whistles that other music download sites don't have. But do you really want to pay more for the same MP3's you could get else where? A lot of people are abandoning i-Tunes these days for less expensive alternatives. I did, and I'm glad I did. $.99/per track.

Napster- the once proud home of FREE MP3 downloads. Until Metalica went before congress and ruined it for all of us. Gone are the days of FREE MP3's. So if that is what you are looking for, forget about it. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS FREE MP3'S. If you find something out there promising this, be careful, it's probably illegal, so shame on you. Anyway Napster had to reinvent themselves and now you pay for their service. It's ok, I guess, but I like others better. $12.95/month

Rhapsody- I really like Rhapsody and it has many loyal users, I used it for many years myself. It's easy to use, they have a pretty good selection and by far the best search utility to help you find the music you are looking for. If you're just looking for MUSIC Downloads, this is a pretty good way to go. The only downside is the monthly fees you have to keep dishing out. $12.99 for Rhapsody, and $12.99 if you want to get Real Player Plus. It was just announced recently that Rhapsody will acquire Yahoo! Music, so it should be interesting to see what benefit that will bring th Rhapsody users.

The following have the option of 1 year, 2 year, or lifetime memberships. No monthly fees apply.

These 2 are almost identical. Mostly the same features, software is almost the same to use. Some have more files available for downloading, but all in all pretty much the same thing, when it comes down to it.

Unlimitedmp3downloads.com
Liftetime membership $34.94

MP3Download.net
Liftetime membership $34.95

My Top 2 Favorites by Far:

Zune
300 Million files- This one is really popular right now. Tons of new registrations each day.
Liftetime membership $34.95 for MP3
Liftetime membership $49.95 for video and MP3

The best thing about this one is the free bonuses you get. Free DVD/CD copying software (make backup's of your favorite DVD's, a must if you have kids like me that destroy things), free spyware/adware/pop-up blocker/ antivirus software and personal firewall. $245 in bonus software. With all the security risks today, if you're online a lot like I am you need these tools to protect your computer. They are all yours free when you register with Zune Empire. you really can't beat that! Even if you never used the MP3 software, it's worth it just get all that other software free.

K-Lite
800 Million songs and videos. Can you even get your head around that number. Talk about a selection!
No monthly fees, unlimited downloads, no spyware or adware (this is very important- some MP3 sites out there will give you real cheap access, but then flood your computer with spyware and adware. Trust me, you don't want that.
Liftetime membership $39.95 for MP3
DVD Backup Software $9.95
DVD Quality Movie Downloads $9.95

This is a little more expensive than the others ($5.00 for Music, $19.90 for Movies and CD/DVD software) but the price is worth it when it comes to the selection and ease of use. If you don't want the other two pieces of software, this is the best one. If you really got have that software, go with Zune Empire for $49.95.

The last 4 companies listed here are all pretty much the same thing/same price. It's just a matter of personal preference. Having tried them all, I would highly recommend either of the last two- Zune Empire or K-Lite. They have the biggest selection, most features, and best customer support. You really can't go wrong for $34.95. That is less than what I would pay to take my wife out to dinner at someplace half way decent.

The bottom line is, if you're like me, you probably invested $200-$400 on a decent MP3 player. You want to get the most out of it- Music, Videos, Movies, etc. Scrounge up the $34.95 or $49.95 if you want videos, and invest in some software that will let you use your MP3 player for what it was intended for. You'll be glad you did.

Chris McCann is the founder of Shop4CoolStuff A website dedicated to helping you find the very best mp3 music sites on the Internet. You can sign up for free trials or pay one time for life memberships at http://www.shop4coolstuff.com/top8mp3.html

Free Sources of Legal Music Downloads

With the controversy and legal issues that have plagued music download sites since their beginning, it seems like there are no good, legitimate sites for free and legal music downloads. Many sites either offer you music that they are not legally allowed to distribute, or they give you some nasty surprises when you use them: spyware, adware, and other ugly little add-ons.

Believe it or not, there are still several ways to get quality, legal music downloads for free. You won't always be able to get the entire album and many free resources only offer downloads for relatively unknown artists. But if you're willing to try something new and don't mind only getting a sample of the music you want, you'll have plenty of options for finding free music downloads.

GarageBand lets you download music from unknown artists who are hoping to make it big. You know that the music is legal to download because it is provided directly by the artists themselves. They are not signed to a label so there's no worry about the label owning the rights to their songs.

Because the bands are unsigned, the majority of them will be new to you. GarageBand is certainly not the place to go if you want to build up your music library with perennial favorites or up-and-coming bands you heard on the radio but if you're looking for new and unique music that you probably won't hear anywhere else, this site is perfect.

Amazon has a surprisingly friendly and easy-to-use free download section. They offer a small selection of free songs that are changed often. They are frequently by well-known artists who you already love.

The best part is that Amazon's downloads are DRM-free, meaning that you can play the songs with any compatible software and on any MP3 player. You can use these songs to burn CDs, also. The free downloads are yours to keep, and you can snag as many of them as you like. The bad news is that there are only a few songs available at any time, and it may be a while before new ones are posted.

eMusic is another well-known site for music downloads that most of us are already aware of. They don't exactly hand out free downloads, but they do give you 25 free MP3s during a one-month trial membership. If you sign up for an eMusic membership, you'll have access to over two million songs. You can choose any of these for your 25 free downloads, and they're yours to keep. Even if you decide you don't want to continue your membership, you get to keep the free songs without ever paying a penny.There are plenty of other sources out there some giving you full albums and some providing only a few songs. The most important thing is to make sure that the songs are provided legally and that you aren't violating US laws by having them.

Most sites will give you information on the subject of their legality somewhere on the site. If they don't, it's usually possible to get the necessary information from other sources on the internet. Just perform an internet search for that site to see what has been said about it elsewhere. If you can't find any information about the legality of a certain site's free downloads and it looks questionable, the best thing to do is to avoid it. Free music isn't worth the legal problems that it will cause if you don't do it according to the applicable laws.

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How To Optimize Online Videos For Search Engine Optimization

Online videos are, in comparison to an article, devoid of the common search engine optimization techniques that most webmasters take advantage of. You can't exactly target specific keywords with a video- or any at all- since search engines can't crawl a video's content.

But before you give up on online video marketing altogether, know that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. All you need is three things: creativity, a determined mindset, and the perseverance needed to succeed in online video marketing.

Why Market With Online Videos, Anyhow?

You're probably asking yourself why anyone would want to market with a video, if they don't carry the SEO benefit of a lengthy article. The simple answer: every forthcoming generation has an increasingly decreased attention span of the one before it. You'll notice that fewer and fewer Internet users prefer a good read over a flashy video that can achieve the same thing in less time and with more entertainment.

Online videos also offer a one on one perspective with the service or product that the video is in relation to. What strikes you as more compelling: a Super Bowl ad, or a billboard on the side of the road? Of course the Super Bowl ad would influence a decision more, as a direct result of the persuasion that comes from sound, movement, and of course those subliminal messages that commercial creators love to use.

So How Do I Optimize My Online Video For Search Engines?

To get your video out and about on the Internet, you'll have to follow some of the typical rules that normal content follows. The golden rule in this case: put as much content, keywords, and effort into each and every website that you can.

In our case we have less to work with, but this doesn't mean we are down and out. Add Title tags to the video, and make use of descriptions and comments as well. You'll notice that most online video sharing websites have areas where users can upload lengthy descriptions this is great for search engine crawlers! Comments also tend to add a little weight to websites, given that they are relevant and aren't spam comments.

But as most Google experts will tell you, great content isn't always the only thing you need to get ahead in rankings. To get noticed by Google you need backlinks which are simply links from other sites that point to a page on your website. Pointing these backlinks to a specific video will enable Google to both crawl and assign rank to your pages faster, and hopefully assign high rank as a result of good link building.

Final Thoughts on Video Marketing and Search Engine Optimization

Search engine optimization is a large business on the Internet, and it's no wonder that the services of big-name SEO companies are starting to pour out into video marketing. If you can get a tight grip on the next killer viral marketing video, investing in search engine optimization methods will multiply profits from the increase in visitors. And as visitors increase, so do sales of services or products.

But as we said earlier, one of the three things needed is perseverance. Don't be surprised if you don't get ranked highly on your first attempt. If all else fails, ask for a consulting company to quote your company on an SEO job and be prepared to watch the sales come in from the next big hit in attention-grabbing marketing.

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The Revolutionary YouTube Explosion Online

What is it that really made YouTube different from other online video sharing websites?

It was the right site, at the right time. At a time when broadband internet is the norm and social networking was beginning to explode on the internet, YouTube gave users a new way to communicate. People now have an outlet for their creativity, any message they want to share, and a way to share information through video online. Combine that with the social networking sites like Myspace or Facebook -- that allow users to link to YouTube videos -- and YouTube is becoming a pioneer in the way people share information. For the first time, with a simple video camera, anyone can post videos of whatever they want for free.

Founded in 2005, YouTube quickly became one of the hottest sites on the internet. Today the site serves up over one hundred million videos a day. According to the research site HitWise, YouTube can claim over 46 percent of the entire online video market. Considering that site was started by three twenty something techies in Silicon Valley, and then sold to Google for $1.65 billion in late 2006, it is easy to see how the site has started a revolution in the world of online video.

Originally thought up as a video version of the website HotorNot (a pioneer in websites that allowed a user to upload content) YouTube's founders quickly realized that users were uploading whatever content they wanted. People were uploading videos and linking to them from their MySpace sites. YouTube piggybacked on the explosive growth of the social networking site to become the biggest online video site on the web today; MySpace continues to be the greatest source of hits for YouTube according to HitWise.

It was probably a number of factors, and smart decisions by it's founders that allowed YouTube such explosive growth. It was one of the first sites that allowed viewers to watch video from the site with no special software. The decision not to place ads before videos also contributed to the sites success. Probably the largest factor though was how easy the site is to use. A user can register, upload their videos, and it is so easy your grandmother could do it. The combination of the easy and edgy feel to the site fueled its growth to where it is today.

Today the site serves up 100 million videos to users worldwide each and every day. From simple messages uploaded by users to professionally produced videos, you can find almost anything on YouTube. Some users have found fame from their crazy antics in amateur skits. A couple of users have even garnered professional television contracts from their YouTube videos. The site really has become a phenomenon in the world of online video, and social networking.

It will be interesting to see how YouTube, and other sites like it, continue to change the way we communicate, the way we advertise, and mostly the way we share ourselves.

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Underdogs Chasing The Online Entertainment Titans

As a whole, online media has long been caught up in copyright infringements lawsuits with both the music and movie industries. With companies like DailyMotion making deals with traditional media companies, this may be the beginning of a change for online video. The reality of it is that the two media delivery systems had to come together eventually. Innovative ideas and new relationships between online media companies and traditional companies may just pave the road to future for online video. Just remember to watch a small French company, DailyMotion, as they help online video push towards the future.

If you mention the website YouTube, most people know immediately what you are talking about. Thus far, there really hasn't been much competition for the Google owned video giant. In the shadows of the giant, however, remains the second place video site. Lesser known in America until recently -- with innovative ideas and high quality video content, DailyMotion is forcing the larger video site to take a look.

At the time of this writing, DailyMotion receives approximately ten thousand new videos every day, and serves up 16 million page views everyday. Although 16 million pales in comparison to YouTubes 100 million videos served per day, DailyMotion has gained some Hollywood attention since it US debut earlier this year. That very attention from some big names in the entertainment industry may just lead DailyMotion's quest to be the number one video sharing site.

Although the smaller company does not have the clout that YouTube carries with Google's financial backing, Dailymotion is the first site of its type to sign on with a traditional television station. Before its U.S. launch Daily Motion video signed on with the French T.V. station TF1. The deal allowed the television station to play the best from DailyMotion and it allowed the website access to some of TF1's programming. It was the first deal of its type to mix online video with traditional television delivery.

Shortly after its U.S. launch DailyMotion signed on with RDF. The U.S. company sells programming to traditional television stations, and is best known for it's television series featuring Shaquille O'Neal. Together the two companies plan to come up with eight new programming concepts. They will share in the ad revenues from the concepts, and they plan to come up with new targeted ad campaigns to fit in with the programming. It is another pioneering deal in the world of online video. Along with the deal DailyMotion raised thirty four million in capital from a British investment firm.

DailyMotion very much still sits in the shadow of the giant, but with their innovative ideas and push towards growth, it may be interesting to watch as the up and coming company may just give YouTube a run for its money. The world of video sharing has been around for a while, but it in the past couple years with sites like YouTube and DailyMotion coming into play, the ideas have really taken off.

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Video Sharing Sites Other Than YouTube

Although the big sites may be attractive, sometimes the smaller ones can be a good choice too. Any of the sites previously talked about would be an excellent alternative for your video uploads. With sites like YouTube that receives a hundred million hits a day, it is easy for your video content to get lost in huge number of daily uploads. Smaller sites sometimes offer better viewer-ship since your recently uploaded video stays in the list longer.

Almost anyone you talk to has an idea of what YouTube is. DailyMotion is another site that most tech savvy people know by name. They are the big players in the world of online video sharing. With the explosive growth that site like YouTube have fueled when it comes to video, other sites are popping up that allow for video sharing. This article will take a look at some of those other sites.

If you like the look and feel of sites like YouTube and Dailymotion there are two others that also allow for the same type of video uploads. Sharkle is one site that follows along the same lines as the video giants. The site has an easy to use interface and makes it easy to create communities with people you know to share your videos. Sharkle also has some interesting features such as their ad mixer and contests.

The other, YouTube-like site that I will talk about today is SelfCastTv. The site is listed as beta, but it does have a nice clean interface and an interesting way of organizing the user's videos. The channel feature on SelfCastTv makes it easy to categorize your videos. It also makes it easier to find the types of videos you like to watch. Either site can be a great choice if your new to the world of online video, because with a smaller user base your videos don't get lost in the mix.

If blogging is more along the lines of what you like to do there are two other video sites that cater more to video bloggers. Flukiest is one of the best video blogging sites. More than video blogging it is really a social networking site. Flukiest is the first social networking site that caters to people who want an easy way to share photos or video. ZippyVideos is another website that focuses as much on community as it does video.

The site seems to be the smallest of the websites that we have talked about so far, but small sometimes has it's advantages too. If you tend to use online video as your way of journaling or blogging one of the community focused sites can be an excellent choice.

The other two sites worth mentioning are Vmix and ShortBrainTV. Vmix, although it has some features like those found on the other sites listed here, tends to cater more to a business audience. They do have user submitted video, but their focus is on business solutions. That isn't surprising really, since Vmix was started by some of the big names in the media industy. ShortBrainTV (formerly known as bliptv) caters to the creative types. ShortBrain is a collection of online amateur and professionally produced short movies and animations. Whatever your tastes or intentions, there are a lot of great sites on the internet for those wanting to share their videos.

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Downloading All The Music You Ever Wanted Online

Once you find the right location for your music, you can easily and quickly (it seems almost instantly) download them to your PC, your notebook, or you can check out music downloads as well. There are specific services that are available to provide you with the ability to get great quality songs on your. If you choose music, you can find the right location to download from on the web to your laptop, take the music with you wherever you decide to go and, if you like them; you can even burn them to CD.

No matter if you choose music or find a few great songs to download to your PC, there are many services that are providing this ability to you. If you are skilled, you can even find a few free music downloads. Of course, to get the best products available, you may want to go with a paid service. It also pays for you to take your time in checking out a few of the services for their fees and their membership details. With so much competition out there, you are sure to find a great deal being offered to new members. Music downloads are fast becoming the best way to get the songs you want to see quickly.

There are many places on the net were one can find places for music downloads and movie downloads. Some sites have you pay per song or movie, and sometimes charge up to a couple dollars for each download. Other sites require a membership and a monthly fee were the members share files. This method sometimes can be frustrating when you are in the middle of a download and the user signs off before the download is complete.

I prefer to use sites that have a onetime membership for music, movie, games and software downloads. The best sites have their databases jammed pack with over a million songs, movies, games, and software available for downloading. Some of these sites have no limit to the amount of downloads you do per day.

There are a few sites were the database does not have quality movies and music downloads and they might be very slow to download. I have placed a link at the top of this site for a one that has quality music, movies, games and software downloads. You may want to check it out.

Once you have downloaded some music, movies and games you can take them anywhere you go. This is great when you have places to go or have long travel times to get somewhere. It really helps to pass the time away while your having fun either listening to music or watching a movie or just playing a new game. There are so many games available. You should never run out of games to play music to listen to and movies to watch.

The legal music download sites mostly distribute music from reputable labels and artists. This means, that you won't find extensive mixes, and custom files that will slow down your connection and take forever to download. Also, the relatively small files gives some assurance to the music retail industry that a site is actually selling music files and not illegal video games or movies which can be hundreds of times larger.

Jon Caldwell a music lover. Much of his music reviews can be found at http://www.music-geek.net/music-geeknetcat/music-geeknetlink.php

Rodney Dangerfield Remembered: The Comedians Lifetime Of Comedy

He was recognized by his trademark phrase - "I don't get no respect."

Born on November 22, 1921 in Babylon, New York, Rodney Dangerfield began writing jokes at age 15 and performing his comedy by his late teens. For ten years, he struggled as a stand up comedian and worked as a singing waiter to make ends meet. When his comedy career failed to really take off, Dangerfield, who had been working in entertainment as Jack Roy, left show business for a regular job. He spent the 1950's selling aluminum siding in New Jersey while supporting his first wife and two children.

He took another chance at show business after his divorce in 1961 and became known for the rest of his life as Rodney Dangerfield. By this time, he was approaching his fortieth birthday. His big break came when he appeared as a guest on "The Ed Sullivan Show." He did what few people were able to do – he made Ed Sullivan laugh. During the 1960's he made the rounds of many of the most popular variety shows. He performed his standup on "The Joey Bishop Show," "The Merv Griffin Show" and "The Jackie Gleason Show." In 1969 he made his first of 35 appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." In addition to his gigs on television, he spent his time making the rounds of comedy clubs throughout the country.

In 1969, the comedian opened his own standup comedy club, Dangerfield's in New York City. From its inception, it has been one of the most popular comedy clubs in America, receiving rave reviews by top newspapers and entertainment guides. Since Dangerfield's opened its doors almost 40 years ago it has seen the likes of Jay Leno, Jim Carey, Chris Rock, Andrew Dice Clay, Tim Allen and Jerry Seinfeld grace its stage. Many of the comedy club's biggest draws find themselves as guests on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" or "Late Night With David Letterman."

Having cemented his place in stand up comedy history, Dangerfield turned his attention to acting. He had his first movie role in the 1971 film The Projectionist and had a role on the television show "Benny and Barney: Las Vegas Undercover" later in the decade. The acting roles came slowly but in 1980 he landed a role that made him a household name. He starred as the obnoxious real estate developer Al Czervik in the comedy smash Caddy Shack. Suddenly people who didn't know much about comedians knew all about Rodney Dangerfield.

He followed Caddy Shack with two other 1980's comedies, Easy Money and Back To School. In 1991, he made the animated movie Rover Dangerfield, the story of a dog that gets no respect. Throughout his career, his line about getting no respect was his trademark.

Dangerfield branched out into a serious role next. He played the abusive father to Juliette Lewis' character in the controversial film Natural Born Killers. It has been reported that Dangerfield was allowed to write his own lines for the role. This was to be his only serious film role. He followed it with more comedies like Meet Wally Sparks and The Godson. In 2000, the almost 80-year-old comedian starred alongside Adam Sandler in Little Nicky.

His very last acting role was that of God in 2005's Angels with Angels. It was released posthumously. Dangerfield died on October 5, 2004. He had fallen into a coma after heart surgery and never regained consciousness. His tombstone reflects his comedy. It reads "Rodney Dangerfield – There Goes the Neighborhood."

His comedy career spanned over 60 years. In addition to all of his stage and screen accomplishments during those years, he also won two awards for his achievements. In 1981 he won a Grammy Award for his comedy recording titled No Respect. In 1995 the American Comedy Awards honored him with a Creative Achievement Award.

One of his lesser-known achievements was that he was the first entertainment personality to have his own website. In 1995 he created Rodney.com, which is still in existence today.

During Rodney Dangerfield's career he had success on the comedy stage, in film, and on the television. He gave countless other comedians the chance to show their stuff on the stage at his own comedy club. His trademark line, "I don't get no respect" will forever be associated with the comedian who in spite of his onstage persona was loved and respected by millions of fans.

~Ben Anton, 2007

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Download Free Legal Music For Ipod - The Top Solution

The proliferation of P2P file sharing networks on the Internet makes it very tempting and easy for someone to get themselves into a lot of trouble with the Recording Industry Association of America. The increasing sophistication of technology has made it much easier for the RIAA to track who is illegally making songs available for download and the people who are downloading them.

Very recently a student of Utah State University was sued by the RIAA for doing just that. The RIAA is negotiating a settlement of about $3,000 dollars. In another case a 12 year old child was prosecuted for file sharing and the case was settled for $2,000. I'll outline a solution for acquiring legal free music downloads for iPods below which will keep you in good graces with the RIAA.

There are a number of Internet sites that offer free music that's legal to download to your iPod. Accessing these services will prevent law suits against you for illegally acquiring downloads from P2P file sharing networks. Additionally, a number of the file sharing networks will bombard you with popup ads and the files can include a number of viruses and trojans.

The Dilemma

A number of sites like Yahoo Music and iTunes offer music downloads at a per download fee of 99 cents. These sites are certainly legal and will keep you out of trouble with the RIAA. The only drawback about these sites is the songs are coded with DRM and will no longer play on your computer if you discontinue your membership with them. The aforementioned sites are two of the top music download sites available with iTunes being number one.

Another site that's ranked second only to iTunes is eMusic. Their advantage is all their songs are DRM free, in MP3 format and will play on any platform. They offer a monthly subscription which allows a limited number of downloads. But the drawback is they specialize in independent or "indie" music artists. Although you own the music you download, their selection of the major recording labels and music artists is very limited.

The Top Solution

A more economical solution for acquiring unlimited iPod music downloads of the major recording labels without the hassle of per download fees, is to sign up for a membership with one of the numerous iPod music download services. These services typically advertise free music downloads and for all intents and purposes that's true in most cases.

Because, for the most part, they offer a lifetime membership for around $35 to $45 dollars. This one time fee includes unlimited downloads of iPod tunes and the fee is basically to offset administration costs, customer service and to keep their server computers online.

The iPod music download sites typically offer more than just music downloads. Your membership generally includes access to music videos, TV shows, movies, iPod games and cheats, conversion software and other related software. Some require you to download free software you would use to access the music, movies and other downloads. And some offer a rich assortment of incentive software like DVD burners and the Google free software package.

In Summary

The very nominal one time fee required for a lifetime membership is really a no brainer compared to the major sites charging you about a dollar per download. Because, the cost of 35 songs with one of them, would pay for a lifetime membership, with unlimited iPod downloads of not only music but all the aforementioned files. The download speeds are very good, there's no DRM hassle and your tunes continue to play on your computer even if you discontinue your membership. Best of all, you won't get into trouble with the RIAA.

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You can find out more about free legal music downloads for iPods at http://quickipoddownloads.ipodsid.com/. Sid Nelson is an avid iPod user and owns a Website with info about iPod music and other media at http://ipodsid.com/ There's also an http://amazon.com/ store featuring iPods, accessories and MP3s.

Online Games Becoming Increasingly Addictive

We all know that the Internet is home to all possibilities. But online gaming is one other thing that people log on to the web. While some may call it a waste of time, you just have to consider the fact that online games are a leisure and unwinding tool to help boost altered egos from daily pressures of life.

Online games are a new rage on the Internet. Everybody believes that there is a lot to be earned with online games. I wonder how? You develop games, or license them create a website and try to make it popular amongst millions of others. Lot of money and effort is needed to get noticed on the Internet. And after all that you offer free games. Where is the money?

Online games and advertisements - Look at this scenario. A player has arrived to your website. He/she has downloaded a game and begun playing it. Some advertisement banners are running around. Do you expect the player to click on the advertisements or play the games for winning?

Obviously the players are focused on the game and are totally unaware about the rest of the web page. I do not believe they will click on the advertisements. If they do that, it means that your games are not good enough. The other method of getting revenue is subscription based website. With so much of free stuff floating around, why should I visit your paid site, pay you and play? Why should I not save money by searching for free games?

Online games are gaining in popularity exponentially. It is one of the fastest growing segment on the Internet. Though there is no free lunch in life. It seems that free online games are a free lunch. Some of us have a impression that such games are for the teenagers. You will hear many parents talking about the countless hours their children spend playing games online. I wonder why the parents do not join them? Let me explain.

We are all looking for fun and entertainment. Many times the television offers nothing new or you might have got bored watching television and would like to do something else. You do not want to go out and meet friends nor are in any mood for a dinner outside. you want to laze around the house and do something entertaining if possible. Online games are the answer for every age group.

Online games have been wrongly assumed to be for young people. All age groups can enjoy them. What if parents join their children in online games? They would surely make them come closer. Why complain about how much the children are playing? Join them in the fun. They would love it. You would love that. And you can also control the types of games they play and the hours spent.

Online games are fun. They increase strategic thinking. They improve our responses. They help sharpen our thinking. The games help in many ways. Try them and you will agree with what I say. You would wonder why you never played them before.

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Jon Caldwell is a Boggle Addict. Much of his pastime games can be seen at http://www.bogglelinks.com/bogglelinkscat/bogglelinkslist.php/

Video Game Design - Fun and Profit

Have you ever thought about a career in video game development? Video games were just announced as one of Jim Cramer’s 5 life-changing investments.

Would you be surprised if video games are some of the top big-ticket items selling this holiday shopping season? Probably not I would guess. Video games have been on top of shopping lists for years, and they just keep getting bigger and better.

Have you watched or played a game on HDTV recently? The graphics come in stunning detail, and the game plots are as complex as ever! And Video Games are not just for kids anymore, adults are banging along with the kids to be kings of video game land!

Video Games for adults are now a powerful retail trend. Electronic arts, Activision, and a few other video game producers have all been doing really well in the video game market. These companies may be really good financial investments for adults, but I see them also as providing GREAT opportunity for anyone looking for a career in the video game industry!

The demand for new video games will continue to generate opportunities for video game designers and video game development. For an industry that continues to grow, these career fields will need new developers, designers, and programmers. For anyone who has an interest and aptitude for video game programming, this could be a great career choice.

Young people today have vision and experience from working with the video games of the past. They are familiar with video game design that works best for users, and they probably could offer many design improvements. Not only can you do something you love to do (play video games) but you could also shape your career around video game design.

Usually when companies show stable and continuing growth like video game producers and designers are doing, it's a sure sign that the industry is strong. For video gamers, I can't think of many careers that would be quite as enjoyable as participating, and getting paid, for new video game development.

Why not check it out?

Download Videos with RealPlayer Plus 11

RealNetworks announced the launch of their newest version of RealPlayer Plus, called RealPlayer 11 Gold. RealAudio and Real Networks have been a leader in computer based music players for many years! New features of RealPlayer Plus include Web Video Downloading, DVD Burning, and iPod Video Transfer.

RealPlayer 11 gives you the ability to download videos from thousands of internet sites, and the player will automatically display a download button on non-DRM protected videos. You will instantly know which videos can be downloaded, and a single click will begin the download process. The result? You can build a video playlist to watch whenever you want. The RealPlayer Plus player also makes it possible to burn videos to DVD, or transfer videos to a video-compatible iPod classic or iPod Nano.

Internet videos have become one of the most popular items available on the Internet today. Thousands of new videos are created and uploaded each day. So it's no surprise that RealNetworks has covered this feature within their new software version.

Some RealPlayer Plus feature highlights:

It Works with iPod! iPod players are no longer isolated from the rest of the music world! You can transfer your videos directly onto your iPod.

You can burn your video downloads onto DVD! Burn your favorite Web videos to a DVD and you can watch them on your TV, laptop, PC, or anywhere else can play a DVD. Unfortunately, the player doesn't supply the popcorn to eat while watching the DVD.

RealPlayer Plus has advanced video controls which allow you to adjust the viewer just like you might adjust a TV set for better picture quality. You can tweak your video controls for brightness, contrast, sharpness, hue, etc. and the RealPlayer Plus will remember your settings.

RealPlayer Plus contains a 10-Band Graphic EQ! Add some Thumpin Bass!! Or Ear shattering high frequencies! You can take control of the music and optimize the sound exactly the way you like it!

There are lots of other features also, you can check our more at the RealPlayer Plus web site. One other thing I will mention, is that RealPlayer plays every major media type, including QuickTime MPEG-4, Windows Media, DVDs and CDs. And, you can tune in to over 3,200 online radio stations worldwide for endless listening!

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Why Horror Films Are So Popular

Why Horror Films Are So Popular by Derek Both

Horror films are designed to scare and disgust viewers with evil characters, plots and events that can range from realistic to completely supernatural. Nobody will ever really understand why people would prefer to put on a horror DVD rather than a nice, relaxing comedy that won't make you jump out of your seat. However, the horror genre has been around for years with classics from Dracula and Frankenstein to modern day versions such as The Hills Have Eyes and The Ring.

A horror DVD is the top choice for many people when it comes to selecting a film which is why this genre has remained a firm favourite amongst movie fans. Maybe it's to laugh at the story lines, pull faces at the disgusting bits or to get adrenalin pumping. One popular theory is that horror films touch on emotions that other films don't. After all what other kind of film can make you bury your head under the pillow, jump at the slightest noise or make you suddenly afraid of the dark?

People know that they can get a thrill from a horror DVD which you can't get from any other type of film. Viewers anticipate an adrenaline rush similar to the kind of felling you get before going on a big ride at an amusement park. That is one of the reasons why this genre of film is so popular - because people know exactly what they're getting and they know exactly what to expect.

People also enjoy the fact that when they are watching a horror DVD they are completely detached from reality. When completely engrossed in a film and sitting on the edge of your seat, it is easy to forget everyday stresses and problems and therefore is a great way to unwind for an hour and a half. This is something you are unlikely to achieve from a light - hearted film as you can probably get distracted very easily.

Perhaps the most obvious reason why horror films are so popular is because people like to watch them at Halloween. At a time when everyone is talking about ghosts, witches and unexplained occurrences, people like to put on a horror DVD and get in the spirit.

There is such a wide variety of horror films available from monster films, gory films, supernatural and slasher films so it is no surprise that there is something out there to appeal to everyone. With such an abundance of films to choose from horror films will probably always be a favourite amongst many people.

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Hammershop offers a wide variety of DVDS from all genres. horror dvd has all the information you need to help you select as many films as you need or want regardless of what your taste is.

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Game Download Sites

Get The Best Of Game Download Sites by Sean Tan

Gaming has been an important part and parcel of the Internet ever since it was first developed. The Internet is not just a source of information and business; it is also a very vast horde of entertainment. And this entertainment is greatly defined by the games that can be downloaded from at least a million places on the net.

There are many websites that allow their users to download games and play them. These games pertain to a large variety of genres. A popular website like game download sites could have as many as 400 games in its repertoire. All these games tend to be immensely popular titles in order to hook the attention of players from all over the world. The common genres like shooting, arcade, puzzle, board games, action and role-playing, strategy, simulation and card games are found on all such game download websites.

It is a constant endeavor of the game download sites to provide better and better titles to their players. Actually, that is the only way the game download sites can work, considering the huge competition in the market. The games have to provide some novelty and there should be that captivating effect that will make the player come back to the site for more when one particular title is done with. To take the example of studio games again, they have their extremely popular game, Q-Beez, which is a kind of stacking game, where cubes of different colors have to be placed one atop another, and same color sequences vanish. Children as well as adults love playing such games and may remain hooked for hours on end.

Downloads of games are initially available as free demos. Mostly these demos have a time limit of sixty minutes of playing time. The purpose of the demo is to make the player understand what the game is like, and to make a purchase of the full version of the game if desired. In fact, this is a very good way of letting the players find out what they like best. All leading game download sites also have newsletters of their own, through which they inform people of the new games that have come up on their site. They may also send direct email notifications upon request.

Being a commercial enterprise in a way, game download sites do provide most addictive games. It is a very good idea to visit good game download sites like studios game and download some of their titles as free demos first. When you have made your choice, you can go ahead and buy the unlimited version. But, be warned! Chances are that you might end up liking them all.

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Sean is a game enthusiast, who just cannot have enough of them. Here he speaks about Skunk Studios, a site that he has recently found out and got hooked to in a major way. You can read some more of his reviews at the following link: http://www.skunk-studios.org

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Online Dvd Rentals

Online DVD Rentals - How Computer Internet Technology Has Revolutionized The Way People Rent DVDs by Jason Ryan

If you thought that the only way to rent DVDs was to head down to the local Blockbuster or Hollywood Video, you'll be in for a nice surprise. Thanks to the ease and comfort of the Internet, you can now rent DVDs online from companies such as Netflix, Intelliflix and even Blockbuster Online.

One of the features of renting DVDs online is the pricing structure. If you rent a DVD from a popular brick-and-mortar store, you can expect to pay about $6 per movie, including taxes. One of the most popular plans offered by these online DVDs rental services is a $17.99 plan which lets you rent out 3 DVD's at a time with no limits on how many you rent per month.

Consider the fact that if you rent just 3 DVDs per month, then you already get your full money's worth, but the reality is that you can rent as many movies as you want for the same flat rate. Plus, with no extra fees such as shipping, and the time and gas you save, it's almost a no-brainer to set up an account with one of these online DVD rental services. As an added bonus, all of these services offer a free trial where you can give it a try. If you don't like it, then simply cancel your account within the trial period, and it won't cost you a cent.

Renting DVDs online is very easy to do. Just use your home computer and Internet connection: log onto your account and browse through all the available movies. All of the online DVD rental services make the navigation simple to use and understand. Most of the movies are grouped into categories such as Drama, Comedy, Action, Foreign and New Releases so you can browse through hundreds of titles within minutes. There's usually a review of each film also so you can get a preview of what the plot is about. Then all you do is simply place every movie you want to watch into your "to view" list. Within a couple business days, they will ship the DVDs at the top of the list to your home.

Another convenience is that there are no late fees associated with these online DVD rental services. You keep each DVD for as long as you want, until . Once you return the DVD back in the return envelope, simply wait a day or two for it to clear your queue and the next movie on your list will be delivered.

I have tried both Netflix and Blockbuster Online and I can honestly testify that these online DVD rental services are a great deal (though I give Blockbuster a slight edge). I have caught up on hundreds of movies in the past couple of years. Also, they rent TV show DVD's so I've been able to catch up on many TV shows as well. The $14.99 I currently pay per month for my service is simply an outstanding value.

Give it a chance and I bet you'll also find it superior to the old way of renting DVDs. Remember, if you're not feeling sure about online DVD rentals, there's usually a free trial where you can check it out risk free.


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The new preferred way to rent movies is to utilize online dvd rentals. Read full reviews of the best online dvd rental services

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PC Satellite TV review

PC Satellite TV review by Sherman Choo

Did you know you can now watch live tv online using just your PC and software? If you ever were unable to watch your favorite TV show because someone else in your home was watching a different channel, you can now watch not just that show but 3000 channels from your own computer.

There are 1000s of stations online and your channels can be streamed to your PC using just software. If you have a laptop, just plug your internet connection in, turn on the software and you're able to watch cable TV on the go. Compared to normal cable television, there are no recurring fees. For cable and satellite, I use to pay $90 per month for a decent number of channels. Now I pay a one time fee of $49, and have lifetime unlimited access to all the TV shows, cable, movies, soccer and golf. If you're into the old classics, those are also available to you.

How this works is that you just install a piece of software then tell it what you want to watch. There is no need for you to go to your local computer store to buy additional video tuner cards and such. So long as you have broadband not a 56k modem connection you can benefit from this live TV broadcast service and enjoy a full range of international television, and not just the channels your country has distribution rights to. Click and go, the stream cable TV will feed directly to your laptop or PC.

Pretty easy really, it's sort of like how your cable company works. Your cable company has a central site where they get transmissions (satellite) from all the channel content providers. They take all these channels in, and then blast them out over the cable. This works the same way, except...instead of blasting it out over the actual cable, these products blast out the channels over the Internet where software on your PC can receive them and show the TV on your computer screen, and it's WAY cheaper than cable!

In other words, all of these products are a snap to install. ALL you have to do is install the software, and you're done. That's it. The software goes out and gets the channels, you sit back and watch TV...and LOTS of it. It's amazing the number of channels you can get.

This allows you to watch movies from your LCD screen. Free high quality cable television from your PC, in your room, with a range of 3000 channels and no recurring fees.



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Free Apple Gift Card

This is an Exclusive and Limited Time Offer from Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac!

For music, video, and graphics capability, nothing beats an Apple. At least that's what Apple users tell me!

For myself, whenever I walk into a Comp-USA computer store I almost always walk over to the Apple computer section, just so I can get totally mesmerized by the big-screen apple video and music features! They truly look and sound GREAT!

But, they had limitations on running Windows programs... At least until now!

With Parallels Desktop 3.0 for Mac, you CAN run multiple operating systems without rebooting! This opens up a whole new world for Mac users to explore Windows programs, and Parallels just made an offer than can't be beat! But, there is a deadline so I am sharing it with you here!

Buy Parallels Desktop for Mac and get $20 Apple Gift Card for free!


This offer is only available at their web site, and only until November 6, 2007! If you are an Apple Mac user now may be the perfect time to check out Parallels 3.0 for Mac and get your $20 Apple Gift Card FREE!

Amazon MP3 Downloads DRM Free

Amazon MP3 announced they are offering "Earth's biggest selection of a la carte, DRM-free MP3 music downloads"! That's quite a claim considering that Earth is a fairly big place... But, with over 2 million songs, more than 180,000 artists, and over 20,000 major and independent labels they must be at least near the top of online music providers.

Amazon MP3 complements Amazon.com's existing selection of over 1 million CDs to offer more selection of physical and digital music than any other retailer. Every song and album on Amazon MP3 is available exclusively in MP3 format, without Digital Rights Management (DRM) software. This means that Amazon MP3 customers are free to enjoy their music downloads using any hardware device, organize their music using any music management application, and burn songs to CDs.

DRM has been an obstacle to many users who want to purchase their music online, but were cautious of the music player restrictions caused by implementing Digital Rights Management. Amazon has taken a major step to relieve those restrictions. These songs can be played on ANY MP3 compatible device, which basically includes almost ALL music players!

At Amazon MP3 most songs are priced from 89 cents to 99 cents each, with more than 1 million of the 2 million songs priced at 89 cents. The top 100 best-selling songs are 89 cents (unless marked otherwise). Most albums are priced from $5.99 to $9.99. The top 100 best-selling albums are $8.99 or less (unless marked otherwise).

Every song on Amazon MP3 is encoded at 256 kilobits per second, which gives you high audio quality at a manageable file size of approximately 6meg depending on the song length. Songs recorded at 128 kilobits per second are more common and have a file size of around 3-4meg. However, the quality difference between 128 and 256 is substantial for music lovers. With songs encoded at 256 kilobits per second, you can definitely hear the difference in high frequency audio! Sounds made by instruments like cymbals, keyboards, flutes, and others have much more clarity and definition and will push your tweeters to the limit!

This service offering is a win for most music lovers! Low price, quality audio, and a large selection make Amazon MP3 a great choice for downloading music files!

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