The personification of suave and sophisticated, James Bond is perhaps as well known for his love of cars as he is for his love of women. In fact, many of his cars live on in the memory of fans long after those of the Bond girls have faded away. The cars most associated with James Bond have never been your average family run around; after…
As the cost of college tuition continues to rise, more and more students are applying for scholarships to augment their financial aid package. Fortunately, a lot of college scholarship sources are available for them. Government, private companies, individuals and nonprofit organizations all grant scholarships, and there are several ways to access information about how to apply. One such way is to go online and log…
While most sunny destinations have their share of historical background, with intricate old remains dotted here and elegant Cathedrals sprinkled there – few are as steeped in history as Cyprus. Cyprus has one of the oldest cultures in the Mediterranean with civilisation dating back some 9,000 years. With its history of Greek/Turkish occupation it offers a real culture clash experience with the island consisting of…
If you have ever been to an air show you will know how entertaining they are. If you have an interest in aircraft of any type then you will certainly have a good time trying to identify all the different planes; but for the rest of us the biggest attraction has to be the aerial acrobatics that are often the highlight of any air show.…
London’s Theatreland is always a big draw, pulling in both locals and tourists alike six days a week with all kinds of shows playing to enthralled audiences. But trying to choose between the dozens of possible shows you could go and see isn’t always easy. There is something for everyone, from the big headlining shows that everyone wants to see, right down to the small…
There is always some kind of cool. Different things may be cool at any time – platforms, sequins, curtains (the hair style) – but it seems that being cool is timeless; something you have, or you don’t. There have always been people known as being cooler than others, even if the requisites have changed. The term does have ambiguity in its applications, meaning any number…
Six Sigma? What could a statistical math term possibly have to do with music? Well I could bore you with a long answer on the statistical benefits, or I could explain it in one simple sentence. Six Sigma is about quality, service, and making sure that your customers or “audiences” keep coming back for more! Would you like your audiences to come back for more?…
Today’s click-and-download technology presents a greater threat to the music recording industry than all other past music-delivery technologies combined. Music piracy exists in 3 different planes: Illegally mass-manufactured pirate music CDs Illegal copies of legitimately purchased music CDs Illegally downloaded digital copies of recorded music A recent research study on the economic impact of music piracy (Institute for Policy Innovation, August 2007) paints a grim…
Peer-to-peer is the term used to describe a complex computer network. It is very different from a regular computer network as there are no centralised servers; it is simply a group of nodes connecting for the purpose of sharing files. Instead of relying on a busy, slow FTP servers or websites for a bunch of files, peer to peer networks distribute or transfer files over…
While downloading music is one of the most popular online activities, besides social networking and playing games, there is a lot of information that is not made available to the public at large. There are a number of serious issues that should be understood when downloading music (which most people overlook) and there are also ways to obtain free music that are simply unknown by…